In Larger Jurisdictions, the Same Probation Officers Prepare the Presentence

question 89

True/False

In larger jurisdictions, the same probation officers prepare the presentence investigative report and supervise offenders.

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Definitions:

Disc/drum Hydraulic Brake

A type of brake system that uses hydraulic fluid to press brake pads against a disc or shoes against a drum to slow or stop a vehicle.

Metering Valve

Used on vehicles equipped with hydraulic front disc and rear drum brakes to improve brake balance; holds off application pressure to front brakes until pressure builds in the hydraulic circuit to move the rear shoes into contact with the brake drums.

Proportioning Valve

A hydraulic brake valve used on vehicles equipped with front disc and rear drum brake. Its function is to reduce application pressure to the rear drum brakes to prevent premature lockup under severe braking.

Proportioning Valve

A valve in a vehicle's brake system that modulates the pressure to the rear brakes to prevent them from locking up during braking.