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.

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