#CAR HANDBRAKE DRIVERS#
#CAR HANDBRAKE DRIVER#

This is known as a handbrake turn, which is often performed in street racing and off-road rally racing to initiate rear wheel drift. It is not recommended to use the parking brake when the vehicle is in-motion, unless there is a problem with the main brakes, as this can lock the back wheels and cause a skid. The parking brake would ensure the car is secure, should another vehicle come into physical contact from behind, causing the car to jolt forward. Other common situations is when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light, a pedestrian crossing, or simply waiting to turn in front of oncoming traffic.

#CAR HANDBRAKE DRIVER#

For example, the brake can be engaged when moving off an uphill slope, as this allows the driver to hold the accelerator and clutch pedals steady without the vehicle rolling backwards. In manual and automatic transmission vehicles, the parking brake can also be used for various driving situations which require the vehicle to be momentarily stopped. Pictograph symbols and/or lights may be used to indicate the location of a parking brake, its application or release. The mechanical nature allows the driver to apply the brake even if the main hydraulic brake system fails. Traditionally engaged by pulling a lever, the cables manually engage part of the car's braking system, usually the rear disk or drum brakes.

The parking brake in most vehicles is still completely mechanical. In a manual transmission, leaving the car in first gear (or in reverse if pointing downhill) is also advised, as the engine will prevent the car from rolling if the parking brake fails. Similarly, on a downhill gradient, the front wheels should face the curb for the same reason, and the wheels should face to the right on an uncurbed road regardless of orientation. This would prevent the car from rolling into the roadway by using the curb to block the front passenger tire in the event of a parking brake failure. When parking on an uphill gradient, it is recommended that the front wheels face away from the curb. In manual transmission vehicles, the parking brake can be engaged to help keep the vehicle stationary. However, it is recommended to use it, as the parking pawl in the gearbox could fail due to stress or another vehicle striking the car, causing the car to roll.

#CAR HANDBRAKE DRIVERS#

While most automatic transmission vehicles have parking brakes, it is often not engaged by American drivers when parking.

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