Is Emergency Braking the Foot Brake or the Hand Brake?
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Emergency braking refers to the foot brake, also known as the service brake. Under no circumstances should the hand brake be used during emergency braking, as it may cause the vehicle to lose control and potentially lead to a safety accident. Typically, the hand brake functions as a parking brake by applying braking force to the two rear wheels, but the generated braking force is very limited. It only ensures the vehicle remains reliably parked in place and cannot prevent the car from moving. During emergency braking, the service brake system uses strong hydraulic pressure to clamp the brake pads tightly against the brake discs, generating powerful braking force. Since the brake pads and discs are already fully engaged, pulling the hand brake is a futile operation and has no effect on the vehicle's braking distance or braking time. As most modern vehicles are equipped with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), when encountering an emergency situation while driving, the driver should quickly lift the accelerator pedal and immediately press the brake pedal firmly (maintaining full pressure) while simultaneously depressing the clutch pedal to bring the car to a rapid stop. During emergency braking, avoid pressing the clutch pedal first or releasing the brake pedal before the situation changes, as this may increase the braking distance and create a hazardous situation. To prepare for emergency braking, when not accelerating, the driver's right foot should rest on the brake pedal to minimize reaction time during emergency braking.