Vehicle Controls
What is the primary purpose of the handbrake (parking brake)?
South African learner's licence practice question. Difficulty: easy.
Answer: The handbrake's main job is to keep the vehicle stationary once parked, usually by acting on the rear wheels.
- A. Emergency stops at speed
- B. Holding the vehicle stationary when parked - correct
- C. Slowing the vehicle on a hill
- D. Replacing the foot brake when worn
Explanation
The handbrake's main job is to keep the vehicle stationary once parked, usually by acting on the rear wheels.
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