Revision question · Vehicle condition

You're checking your vehicle. What should you do if you discover an air leak in the braking system?

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Drive slowly to the nearest garage

Check the leak from time to time on your journey

Leave the vehicle parked and report the fault immediately

Start your journey and report the fault on your return

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Leave the vehicle parked and report the fault immediatelyThis was the right answer

Under no circumstances should you attempt to move or drive a vehicle with an air leak in the braking system. Report the fault immediately, or arrange to have it repaired. Place a warning sign in the cab, telling other drivers not to drive the vehicle and why.

Reviewed reading for this question

Do not move with unsafe brake-air pressureReviewed guidance summary · The corrected warning prompts specify a brake-air warning or an unresolved fault, not every harmless dashboard indicator.

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