Air Break Practice Test – Page 7

Results

#1. Which of the following statements are true about a foot control valve?

(a) It is tolerant of small air leaks downstream.

(b) It needs reservoir pressure to control it to within 10 psi.

Both (a) and (c) are true.

The foot control valve is a foot-controlled pressure regulator. It allows you to select any brake application pressure that you need for either gentle or emergency stops. The foot valve can maintain the application pressure that you’ve chosen, even if there are small leaks downstream from the foot valve.