Why should a driver still perform a physical brake check during the pre-trip inspection even on a bus equipped with ABS?
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Correct answer to question 133 (School Bus): ABS assists with wheel lockup prevention, but the fundamental brake system still needs to be confirmed as functioning properly
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ABS is an assistive system layered on top of the fundamental brake system, so a physical brake check remains necessary to confirm the underlying brakes themselves are functioning properly, regardless of whether ABS is present.
Updated: November 2026