CDL · Parking
Whenever you get out of your vehicle and walk away, which step is essential?
Correct answer: Apply the parking brake.
Answer options
- ALeave the engine running
- BTurn the wheel fully to the left
- CApply the parking brake Correct
Why
The parking brake is what holds a parked vehicle in place, so set it every time you get out, even when the ground looks level. Turning the wheel hard left is not a general rule, and the engine should not be left running.
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Topic: Parking License: CDL
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