Question

How should you check that your service brakes are working properly?

a. Park on a slight grade, drain off air pressure set parking brake, check movement
b. Park on level ground, chock wheels, engage parking brake when you have the correct amount of air pressure shut off the engine
c. Park on level ground wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake move forward slowly and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal

Answer 1

To check if your service brakes are working properly, park on level ground, chock the wheels, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move forward slowly and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.

Step-by-step explanation:

To check if your service brakes are working properly, you should follow these steps:

1. Park on level ground and chock the wheels to prevent the car from rolling.
2. Engage the parking brake when you have the correct amount of air pressure.
3. Shut off the engine.
4. Wait for normal air pressure.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Move forward slowly and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.

This process ensures that your brakes are functioning correctly by allowing you to test their responsiveness and effectiveness.