Practice question

Why should you NEVER use the parking brake (spring brake) to slow down if your service brakes fail while the vehicle is moving?

  1. The parking brake is not connected to the wheels
  2. The spring brakes were not designed to stop a moving vehicle and may lock the wheels, causing loss of control
  3. The parking brake only works on the trailer, not the tractor
  4. The parking brake requires 125 psi to engage

Answer: B — The spring brakes were not designed to stop a moving vehicle and may lock the wheels, causing loss of control

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