Question 997 · Know Your Vehicle · Licence classes: B, C1
Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?
- The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
- Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
- Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
- Correct answer: Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.
WhyThe handbrake does not act on all the wheels and is weak. That is why it is used for parking, and while moving only in an emergency.
Hebrew originalמדוע צריך להשתמש בבלם עזר (חנייה) למטרת חנייה בלבד?
✓ בלם עזר (חנייה) אינו מופעל על כל גלגלי הרכב ועצמתו נמוכה מאוד.