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Section § 393.40: Required brake systems.
Guidance Q&AQuestion 1: May a system such as ‘‘driveline brakes’’ be used as an emergency brake provided it complies with the requirements of § 393.52?
Guidance: Yes. CMVs which were not subject to the emergency brake...