What happens to a combination vehicle's braking if the ABS fails completely but the regular air brakes are undamaged?
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Correct answer to question 66 (Combination Vehicles): The service brakes still work and stop the vehicle, but wheels can lock up under hard braking without ABS to prevent it
Why
ABS only adds wheel-lockup protection on top of the normal air brakes, so if it fails the brakes still apply and stop the vehicle, they simply lose the extra protection against locking up under hard braking.
Updated: November 2026