What is the parking brake (handbrake) used for?
En español: ¿Para qué sirve el freno de estacionamiento (freno de mano)?
A
To immobilise the parked vehicle
Correct answer
B
To brake hard in a high-speed emergency
C
To switch on the brake lights
D
To reduce fuel use on the motorway
Why this is the correct answer
The parking brake is hand-operated and is used to immobilise the vehicle when it is parked.
Topic:
Traction, Tyres and Brakes