CDL Practice Question #66
Category: General Knowledge
Which is the safest stopping technique for a non-ABS vehicle whose brakes have started to lock up?
Correct. On a non-ABS vehicle, stab braking — full brake application until wheels lock, release, repeat — keeps the vehicle straight while still slowing.
Why this question matters
This question is one of 97 in our General Knowledge 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.
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