A Driver roads test question to get my drivers liscense?

Question

A Driver roads test question to get my drivers liscense?

What do they mean when they say,applicants should be able

to release or apply the parking brake and recognize when it has

been applied?How do apply or release the brake?

I have a learners permit and ill be taking a drivers road test

to get my drivers liscense.What is a parking brake?

Answer 1

In cars, the hand brake (also known as the emergency brake, e-brake, park brake, slide stick or parking brake) is a supplementary system that can be used if the vehicle's primary brake system (usually hydraulic brakes) has a failure. Automobile e-brakes usually consist of a cable (usually adjustable for length) directly connected to the brake mechanism on one end and to some type of lever that can be actuated by the driver on the other end. The lever is traditionally and more commonly a hand-operated system (hence the hand brake name), the most common configuration being a handle on the floor between the driver and front passenger, and less commonly being a handle bar located on the lower portion of the dashboard somewhere close to the steering wheel column or between the driver and his or her door. Alternatively, the lever can be foot-operated, in the form of a pedal in the foot well in front of the driver, located to the far left apart from the other pedals.

However, the most common use for an automobile emergency brake is to keep the vehicle motionless when it is parked, thus the alternative name, parking brake. Car emergency brakes have a ratchet locking mechanism that will keep them engaged until a release button is pressed. On vehicles with automatic transmissions, this is usually used in concert with a parking pawl in the transmission. Automotive safety experts recommend the use of both systems to immobilize a parked car, and the use of two systems is required by law in some jurisdictions, yet many individuals use only the "Park" position on the automatic transmission and not the parking brake. Also, manual transmission cars are recommended to be left in their lowest gear (usually either first or reverse) when parked, especially when parked on an incline. It should be noted, however, that increased rolling resistance may lead to greater damage to the stationary vehicle if it is struck by a vehicle in motion - the firmly anchored stationary vehicle will dissipate crash energy by absorbing it into its structure.

Answer 2

Depends on the car. Some have the parking break next to the regular break and some cars have it around the middle console. for the floor parking break push down and let go, for the console push in the button, lift and put down. Hope you pass

Answer 3

The parking brake is the pedal or handle that engages and stays there. It applies pressure on the rear brakes. You'll get a light on the dash when it happens. That is how you recognize when you've done it. I highly recommend you read the cars owners manual when before you take the test. Nothing says I'm a complete doofus when you try to adjust the mirrors in the car while the test procter is waiting on you. Read up on the lights, the parking brake, guages, etc... G'luck.