Air Brakes · Question 19

Question 19 of 140

You check the automatic drain valve on an air tank and find it caked with dirt and not draining. What should this tell you?

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Correct answer to question 19 (Air Brakes): The valve may not be removing moisture and oil as intended, and the tank should be checked and drained manually

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An automatic drain that's caked shut can't do its job of clearing moisture and oil, so a driver who finds one like this should not assume the tank is being drained and should check it manually instead.

Updated: November 2026

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