General Knowledge · Question 138

Question 138 of 403

During the whole vehicle air brake check, why do you apply the brakes and hold them for about a minute?

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Correct answer to question 138 (General Knowledge): To check that air pressure does not drop excessively while the brakes are held, which would signal a leak

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Holding the brakes applied for a period lets you watch for a drop in air pressure that would reveal a leak in the system, which a quick tap of the pedal wouldn't necessarily show.

Updated: November 2026

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