What is the purpose of the foot valve, also called the treadle valve or service brake pedal?

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1. It is used exclusively to sound the vehicle's horn, since the treadle valve has no connection to the service brakes
2. It regulates engine RPM during braking
3. It controls how much air pressure is sent to the brake chambers when the driver presses the brake pedal
4. It only controls the parking brake

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