Question Air tank drains: Answers Allow rain water to enter air tanks. Are used to drain water and oil from air tanks. Should never be opened. Must remain open while driving. Explanation In an air brake system, the air tanks are equipped with drains that allow water and compressor oil to be removed from the system. If allowed to build up, water and compressor oil can damage an air brake system. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: South Carolina Knowledge Test Class A , Nevada Knowledge Test Class B , District Of Columbia Air Brakes , Tennessee Air Brakes ,