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What describes the term "Brake Lag" in the context of air brakes?

The time taken for the driver to press the brake pedal down fully

The period required for the brakes to lock up

The delay between pressing the brake pedal and the brakes engaging

In the context of air brakes, "Brake Lag" refers to the delay between the moment the driver presses the brake pedal and the actual engagement of the brakes. This delay is a crucial factor for drivers to consider when operating vehicles equipped with air brakes. Option A, which mentions the time taken for the driver to press the brake pedal down fully, is not the correct explanation for brake lag. Option B, referring to the period required for the brakes to lock up, is not an accurate description of brake lag in air brake systems. Option D, which states the time taken for the air to fill the brake lines, while related to the operation of air brakes, does not capture the concept of brake lag specifically.

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The time taken for the air to fill the brake lines

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