What does an air dryer do in a modern air brake system?
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Correct answer to question 89 (Air Brakes): It removes moisture from the compressed air before it reaches the storage tanks
Why
An air dryer removes moisture before compressed air enters the storage tanks, reducing (though not always fully eliminating) the amount of water that needs to be drained manually.
Updated: November 2026