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Parking brake
The parking brake is used to secure the car when you park it or are stationary for more than a few moments. A lever positioned beside the drivers seat in macclesfield driving lessons usually operates the parking brake. You must make sure the car has stopped before applying the parking brake, and you must be able to apply it promptly without looking down.
To practice, first press the foot brake with your left foot and keep it pressed down so that the car wont move. To releases the parking brake put your hand on it with your thumb on the button. Pull the lever up slightly and press the button in. Keep the button pressed in whilst you lower the lever.
To apply the parking break, press in the button, pull the lever firmly upwards and release the button. the button will lock against a ratchet. You should try not to forget to push in the button as this would cause unnecessary wear.
In some vehicles the lever operating the parking brake can be an additional foot pedal or even electrically operated. Your instructor will show you how these work if fitted to your tuition vehicle.
Parking brake
The parking brake is used to secure the car when you park it or are stationary for more than a few moments. A lever positioned beside the drivers seat in macclesfield driving lessons usually operates the parking brake. You must make sure the car has stopped before applying the parking brake, and you must be able to apply it promptly without looking down.
To practice, first press the foot brake with your left foot and keep it pressed down so that the car wont move. To releases the parking brake put your hand on it with your thumb on the button. Pull the lever up slightly and press the button in. Keep the button pressed in whilst you lower the lever.
To apply the parking break, press in the button, pull the lever firmly upwards and release the button. the button will lock against a ratchet. You should try not to forget to push in the button as this would cause unnecessary wear.
In some vehicles the lever operating the parking brake can be an additional foot pedal or even electrically operated. Your instructor will show you how these work if fitted to your tuition vehicle.
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