Air tank drains: Question Air tank drains: Answers Should not be used in cold weather. Are helpful to remove water and oil from the air tanks. Are used to move air to the brakes. Clean the air in the passenger compartment. Explanation In an air brake system, air tanks have drains to remove accumulations of water and compressor oil. Allowing water and oil to accumulate in the system could cause damage to the brakes. Manually operated drains should be used daily. This questions appears in the following tests: Connecticut Air Brakes Mississippi Air Brakes Nebraska Class B Knowledge Test New Hampshire Air Brakes New Jersey Air Brakes North Dakota Class B Knowledge Test North Dakota Air Brakes Oregon Class A Knowledge Test