12. If the service air line comes apart while you are driving a combination vehicle but the emergency line stays together, what will happen right away?

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ANothing is likely to happen until you try to apply the brakes.

BThe trailer's air tank will exhaust through the open line.

CThe emergency tractor brakes will come on.

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The correct answer is "Nothing is likely to happen until you try to apply the brakes.". This is based on federal CDL regulations and safety standards.

Correct Answer: Nothing is likely to happen until you try to apply the brakes.

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12. If the service air line comes apart while you are driving a combination vehicle but the emergency line stays together, what will happen right away?

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