General Knowledge · Question 342

Question 342 of 403

What does an excessive air pressure drop, while holding a steady brake application with the engine off, generally indicate?

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Correct answer to question 342 (General Knowledge): A leak somewhere in the air brake system that needs to be found and repaired

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A pressure drop beyond the allowed rate while the brakes are applied points to a leak in the system, which must be located and fixed before the vehicle is safe to drive.

Updated: November 2026

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