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Question 5224

Is it correct to use the parking brake frequently while driving?

  1. Yes, as long as the vehicle has ABS.
  2. Yes, it should be used on sharp curves.
  3. No, it should only be used to keep the vehicle stationary.
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Correct answer: No, it should only be used to keep the vehicle stationary.

The parking brake, or hand brake, secures the vehicle against movement when it is stopped or parked. While driving, you brake with the pedal. The hand brake usually acts on only two wheels and provides much less braking force. If you use it on a sharp curve, it can lock those wheels and cause the car to skid. Having ABS does not change its function. In an emergency, if the foot brake fails, it can help you stop.

Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos