Air Brakes · Question 6

Question 6 of 140

During a pre-trip inspection, how do you test that the low air pressure warning activates at the correct point?

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Correct answer to question 6 (Air Brakes): With the engine off and tanks charged, apply and release the brakes repeatedly until the warning triggers at the required pressure

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Fanning the brakes with the engine off drains air pressure in a controlled way, letting you confirm the low air warning activates at or above the required 60 psi threshold before the trip starts.

Updated: November 2026

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