Question 2790
How many types of brakes are there?
- One: the service brake, also known as the foot brake.
- Two: the service brake, also known as the foot brake, and the parking brake, also known as the hand brake.
- Three: the service brake (foot brake), the parking brake (hand brake) and the emergency brake.
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Correct answer: Three: the service brake (foot brake), the parking brake (hand brake) and the emergency brake.
There are three distinct functions: the service brake controls the vehicle's movement and stops it, the secondary brake allows it to be stopped if the first fails, and the parking brake keeps it stationary.