What happens to the spring brakes if a vehicle loses enough air pressure while parked, even if the driver never touched the parking brake control?
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Correct answer to question 71 (Air Brakes): The spring brakes apply automatically once pressure drops low enough, holding the vehicle even without driver action
Why
Spring brakes are held off by air pressure, so if pressure drops low enough on its own, the springs apply automatically and hold the vehicle even without the driver setting anything.
Updated: November 2026