Question When the spring brakes are on, you should never: Answers Turn on the lights. Turn off the vehicle. Push down the brake pedal. Explanation Never push down the brake pedal while the spring brakes are activated. The combined force of springs and air pressure could damage the brakes. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: California Knowledge Test Class B , Maine Knowledge Test Class B , Hawaii Air Brakes , Montana Air Brakes , South Dakota Air Brakes ,