Q
22. Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?
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AIn the parking lot when the vehicle is not moving.
BWhen the vehicle is moving at about 5 mph.
CAt a special Brake Testing Center only.
Detailed Explanation
In a clear, safe area, test service-brake stopping action at about 5 mph. Watch for pulling, delay or unusual pedal feel.
Official reference: New York CDL-10 2.1.5: Test Service Brake Stopping ActionCorrect Answer: When the vehicle is moving at about 5 mph.
Why This Matters on the CDL Test
Low-speed brake check.
How to Remember It
Stopping test: moving slowly.
Answer Review
Stopping action requires vehicle movement.
Why the other answers are weaker
- In the parking lot when the vehicle is not moving.Stationary checks cannot test stopping.
- At a special Brake Testing Center only.Part of the driver inspection.
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- Eliminate answers that sound convenient but skip an inspection, warning sign, or safety step.
- Say the correct rule out loud before moving on so you can recognize it when the exam changes the wording.
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