Question 7609
What is the function of the parking brake?
- To keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
- To reduce the vehicle's speed in the city.
- To reduce the vehicle's speed when driving on a road with a long grade.
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Correct answer: To keep the vehicle stationary when parked.
The hand brake, or parking brake, secures the car against movement when you park. To slow down, whether in the city or on a long downhill stretch, you use the foot brake, and when going downhill, you also use engine braking.