To prevent equipment from rolling when not in use, what should be done?

• A. The parking brakes should be set and wheels turned into a bank or blocked
• B. Put in neutral and remove keys
• C. Remove all loads
• D. De-energize only

Answer: (A)

Engaging the parking brakes and securing the wheels is how you reliably prevent parked equipment from rolling. The parking brake provides the primary restraint, and turning a wheel into a bank or placing wheel blocks (chocks) against the wheels adds a physical barrier that stops movement, especially on slopes or uneven ground. This combination455 ensures movement is blocked even if hydraulic pressure or other systems fail, making it the safest and most dependable method.

Other approaches don’t guarantee restraint: putting the transmission in neutral and removing keys can still allow movement if brakes aren’t fully engaged; simply de-energizing controls doesn’t lock the machine; removing loads doesn’t prevent the vehicle from rolling.