A shut-off valve is: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question A shut-off valve is: Answers A device that prevents air from escaping an air brake system. A substitute for a pintle hook. Another name for a glad hand. Explanation Shut-off valves are used in air supply lines to control the passage of air from one trailer to another. The rear shut-off valve should always be closed to prevent air from leaving the braking system. This questions appears in the following tests: Arizona Double