Air Brakes · Question 10

Question 10 of 140

Why should you never rely on the parking brake alone when parking on ice?

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Correct answer to question 10 (Air Brakes): The parking brake can freeze in the applied position, or fail to hold on a slippery surface

Why

Moisture in the brake system can freeze and lock the parking brake in place, and a slick surface can also let a parked vehicle slide even with the parking brake set.

Updated: November 2026

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