Asked by Hallee Donley on Jun 22, 2024

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What service braking is actuated by the primary circuit on a typical tandem drive axle,air brake equipped tractor?

A) front brakes
B) drive axle brakes
C) emergency braking only
D) all tractor axles

Primary Circuit

The main electrical circuit in a system, responsible for providing power to the essential components or functions.

Tandem Drive Axle

One of a pair of drive axles used in tandem drive highway trucks.

Air Brake Equipped Tractor

A tractor fitted with a pneumatic brake system, utilizing compressed air to create braking force for the vehicle.

  • Discern the specific purposes of various valves within the pneumatic brake system.
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Tiffany GallantJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The primary circuit in a typical tandem drive axle, air brake equipped tractor, is designed to actuate the drive axle brakes. This is part of a dual-circuit system where one circuit controls the drive axle brakes and the other controls the front axle brakes, ensuring redundancy and safety.