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Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 660 / 982

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¿Se puede utilizar el freno de estacionamiento para disminuir velocidad?

May the parking brake (handbrake) be used to reduce speed?

  • ASí, únicamente en casos de emergencia.Yes, only in emergencies.
  • BNo, nunca.No, never.
  • CSí, siempre que se desee cuando la velocidad no supere los 50 km/h.Yes, whenever you like, as long as your speed does not exceed 50 km/h.
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Correct answer

  • ASí, únicamente en casos de emergencia.Yes, only in emergencies.
Explanation

You may use the parking brake to reduce speed only in emergencies where the service brake cannot be used, for example when it has failed and you are on a steep slope. In normal conditions you must always use the service brake.

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