Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 779 / 982
¿El freno de estacionamiento se puede utilizar para disminuir velocidad del vehículo?
Can the parking brake be used to reduce the vehicle's speed?
- ASí, pero únicamente en casos de emergencia.Yes, but only in emergencies.
- BSí, siempre que se desee, cuando la velocidad no supere los 50 km/h.Yes, whenever you like, when the speed is not over 50 km/h.
- CNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
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- ASí, pero únicamente en casos de emergencia.Yes, but only in emergencies.
The parking brake, also known as the handbrake, is mainly designed to hold the vehicle still when it is parked. However, in emergencies where the vehicle must be stopped quickly and the main brake (pedal) is not working properly or is not enough to stop the vehicle, the parking brake can be used as an extra resource to help stop the vehicle safely. Using the parking brake to reduce speed in an emergency must be done with extreme care and only as a last resort. It is not recommended for stopping the vehicle in normal driving, because it can suddenly lock the rear wheels and cause a dangerous skid.
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