By what other name is the parking brake known?
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The parking brake is known as the handbrake because it is operated with a manual lever to keep the vehicle immobilized, especially when parking.
Explanation
The **parking brake** is commonly known as the **handbrake**. This system is a **lever** used with the **right hand** and its main function is to brake the rear wheels of the vehicle to keep it stationary.
It is important not to confuse it with the **brake pedal**, which is operated with the right foot and acts on all the wheels of the car to reduce speed or stop the vehicle. Additionally, the **engine brake** is another system that helps reduce speed without using the wheel brakes, but it is not used to park the vehicle. Therefore, the correct term for the parking brake is **handbrake**.
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