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?
- The parking brake is not connected to the wheels
- The spring brakes were not designed to stop a moving vehicle and may lock the wheels, causing loss of control
- The parking brake only works on the trailer, not the tractor
- 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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