On a combination vehicle, does applying the parking brake apply it to the tractor only, or to the trailer as well?
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Correct answer to question 69 (Air Brakes): It depends on the vehicle's setup, but on many combinations the parking brake control applies spring brakes on both the tractor and trailer together
Why
Many combination vehicles are set up so the parking brake control applies the spring brakes on both the tractor and the trailer together, holding the whole combination in place.
Updated: November 2026