Vehicle Controls
What is the main purpose of the handbrake (parking brake)?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: easy.
Answer: The handbrake holds a stationary vehicle. It is also used for hill starts, not for normal stopping.
- A. To stop the vehicle in an emergency
- B. To hold the vehicle stationary once it has stopped - correct
- C. To slow the vehicle gradually
- D. To lock the steering
Explanation
The handbrake holds a stationary vehicle. It is also used for hill starts, not for normal stopping.
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