California CDL Air Brakes Test

How do you test the service brakes during a pre-trip inspection (the static service brake test)?

Drive at 25 mph and slam on the brakes With the parking brake released, allow the vehicle to move forward slowly at about 5 mph, then apply the foot brake firmly — the vehicle should stop and you should not feel any pull to one side Apply the parking brake at high speed Drain the air tanks first

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With the parking brake released, allow the vehicle to move forward slowly at about 5 mph, then apply the foot brake firmly — the vehicle should stop and you should not feel any pull to one side

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