Combination Vehicles · Question 56

Question 56 of 140

When uncoupling a trailer, why should you disconnect the air lines and electrical cable only after the landing gear is down and the trailer's brakes are set?

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Correct answer to question 56 (Combination Vehicles): Disconnecting them first removes the trailer's brake supply and could let it roll while still connected

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The trailer's air-actuated brakes depend on the supply line until the parking brakes are confirmed set, so disconnecting lines too early can leave the trailer without reliable braking while it's still only half-supported.

Updated: November 2026

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