While driving a vehicle with a dual air brake system, the low air pressure warning light and buzzer activate, meaning pressure in one of the two systems has dropped below 55 psi. What should you do?
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Regulation
AAMVA CDL Manual, Section 5.2 (Dual Air Brake), p. 5-5; 49 CFR 383.111(b)(6)(iii) (pressure levels at which low air pressure warning devices should activate)
Why This Matters
This is a critical go/no-go decision point for a professional driver: ignoring a low-air warning in a dual system can mean driving with only partial braking at one end of the vehicle, significantly extending stopping distance and increasing crash risk.