During the air brake check, what should you do to test that the trailer's brakes actually apply when the trailer supply valve is closed?
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Correct answer to question 344 (General Knowledge): Close the valve and confirm the trailer brakes set, often by trying to pull against them gently
Why
Closing the trailer air supply valve should cause the trailer brakes to apply, and confirming this, such as by gently trying to pull against the set brakes, verifies that emergency braking will work if the systems are ever separated.
Updated: November 2026