Why can out-of-adjustment brakes on just one or two wheels of a vehicle be especially dangerous, beyond simply increasing stopping distance?
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Correct answer to question 27 (Air Brakes): They can cause uneven braking that pulls the vehicle to one side or contributes to a skid
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When some wheels brake harder than others because of uneven adjustment, the vehicle can pull to one side or become unstable during hard braking, which is a separate danger from just needing more distance to stop.
Updated: November 2026