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Question:

When should you use chocks to park a trailer not equipped with spring brakes?

A Always
explanation

A major leak in the emergency line will cause the tractor protection valve to close and the trailer emergency brakes to come on. But the brakes will hold only as long as there is air pressure in the trailer air tank. Eventually, the air will leak away and then there will be no brakes. Therefore, it is very important for safety that you use wheel chocks when you park trailers without spring brakes. [CDL Handbook: Combination Vehicle Air Brakes]

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