InspectionQuestion 40 of 80
If a bus's parking brake does not hold during your inspection, you should:
a.Chock the wheels and drive anyway
b.Use the accelerator to hold on hills
c.Ignore it if the service brakes work
d.Take the bus out of service until it is repaired
Explanation
A parking brake that will not hold is a serious defect that can let the bus roll while loading or parked. Do not carry passengers until it is repaired. All braking systems must work properly before a bus goes into service.
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