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When should you NOT set the parking brakes?

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  1. When the brakes are very hot
  2. When parked on a hill
  3. When parked overnight

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References

  1. California Commercial Driver Handbook (DMV) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/california-commercial-driver-handbook-pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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