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Topic: Vehicle controls and equipment · Nº 246 / 270

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El freno de mano, ¿para qué sirve?

What is the handbrake for?

  • APara dejar inmovilizado el vehículo cuando estaciono.To keep the vehicle still when I park.
  • BPara frenar el vehículo en ciudad.To brake the vehicle in town.
  • CPara frenar el vehículo cuando circulo cuesta abajo.To brake the vehicle when I am going downhill.
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Correct answer

  • APara dejar inmovilizado el vehículo cuando estaciono.To keep the vehicle still when I park.
Explanation

The handbrake, or parking brake, usually works by braking the vehicle's rear wheels, and it is used to keep the vehicle still when parked.

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