InspectionQuestion 52 of 80
On buses with air brakes, part of the inspection is to:
a.Ignore the air pressure
b.Drain all the air
c.Keep the parking brake off
d.Test that the low-air-pressure warning and brakes build and hold pressure properly
Explanation
On air-brake buses, verify that the system builds pressure, that the low-pressure warning works, and that the brakes and parking brake hold. Air-brake defects can cause total brake failure with a full load of passengers. Complete the required air-brake checks before driving.
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