CDL · Vehicle inspection
How often should the service brakes be checked?
Correct answer: Before every trip.
Answer options
- AOnly when a mechanic works on the vehicle
- BBefore every trip Correct
- COnly during the yearly inspection
Why
A service brake test belongs in every pre-trip inspection, since a weak brake or one that pulls to the side is far safer to discover before you leave than in traffic. The check is the driver's job, not something to save for a mechanic or a yearly inspection.
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Topic: Vehicle inspection License: CDL
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