Question How is the parking brake released? Answers By tapping on the brake pedal three times By pushing in the brake control knob By engaging the accelerator By tapping the accelerator twice Explanation In newer vehicles with air brakes, the parking brakes are controlled by a diamond-shaped yellow knob. Pull the knob out to activate the parking brakes and push it in to release them. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Wyoming Knowledge Test Class A , West Virginia Knowledge Test Class B , Arkansas Air Brakes , District Of Columbia Air Brakes , Illinois Air Brakes , Pennsylvania Air Brakes ,