When you make a normal stop with air brakes, you should:
Correct. For normal stops, apply steady firm pressure on the foot valve and adjust to maintain a smooth stop.
CDL Practice Question #120
Category: Air Brakes
Why this question matters
This question is one of 71 in our Air Brakes bank. The reasoning above comes directly from the AAMVA CDL Manual, the source document used by every U.S. state DMV. Memorizing the underlying rule — not just the letter answer — is what separates passing on the first attempt from a return trip and another fee.