Which of the following statements is NOT true, when checking the emergency breakaway system on a truck or tractor? The vehicle must be rejected if it is not equipped with an automatic breakaway system (tractor protection valve) so that the service brakes on the towing vehicle remain operational if the trailer separates.   The vehicle must be rejected if the manual control is not within reach of the driver.   The test must be conducted with a fully charged system.   The test can be conducted either with a fully charged or with a discharged system

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Which of the following statements is NOT true, when checking the emergency breakaway system on a truck or tractor?

The vehicle must be rejected if it is not equipped with an automatic breakaway system (tractor protection valve) so that the service brakes on the towing vehicle remain operational if the trailer separates.
 
The vehicle must be rejected if the manual control is not within reach of the driver.
 
The test must be conducted with a fully charged system.
 
The test can be conducted either with a fully charged or with a discharged system
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