You are driving a towing vehicle equipped with a compressed air-braking system. The brake line to the front-right wheel severs. What impact does this have when towing a trailer?

When a towing vehicle with a compressed air-braking system experiences a severed brake line to one wheel, it affects the braking system's performance.

1. The service brake of the trailer remaining fully functional means that even if the towing vehicle's brake power is compromised due to the severed line, the trailer can still rely on its own braking system. This ensures some level of safety and control.

2. The towing vehicle's brake power being limited is crucial to understand. Losing pressure on one side can reduce overall braking efficiency, potentially leading to longer stopping distances or less control while braking.

It is essential to recognize these conditions because, according to German traffic regulations, a well-functioning braking system is fundamental for safe towing practices. If the trailer could automatically brake without any input from the towing vehicle, it would not apply in this situation since the trailer and towing vehicle brakes operate independently but should complement each other for safety. Therefore, both aspects of the selected combination are significant for maintaining road safety when towing.