What are the differences between emergency braking and parking braking?
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Here is the relevant introduction about the differences between emergency braking and parking braking: 1. Different purposes: The purpose of emergency braking is to stop the car in the shortest distance possible in an emergency. The purpose of parking braking is to provide resistance to the car when it is already stationary, preventing it from rolling on slopes and maintaining a stationary state. 2. Different operations: Emergency braking generally uses the foot brake and brake pedal to slow the car down until it stops. Parking braking usually uses the parking brake and handbrake to keep the vehicle stable after stopping. The common handbrake is generally located at the position where the driver's right hand hangs down. 3. Different resistance generated: Emergency braking generates greater resistance. Parking braking generates less resistance than emergency braking because the resistance only needs to keep the car stationary and prevent it from rolling.
When I first started driving, I was completely confused about emergency braking and parking brakes. Now I understand that emergency braking is used when something sudden happens while driving, like if the car in front stops abruptly or a pedestrian rushes out—you have to slam the brake pedal hard to stop the car quickly, and the ABS system helps prevent skidding. This thing is a lifesaver. The parking brake is different—it's called the handbrake or parking brake. You operate it after parking and turning off the engine, like pressing a button or pulling a lever on a slope, which locks the car in place to prevent rolling. The operation differs greatly: emergency braking uses the foot pedal, while parking brakes are manual or electronic. Emergency braking happens while moving, whereas parking brakes are used after stopping. Never mix them up and use the parking brake for emergency stops—that could damage the system or cause a loss of control. I made this mistake once, and the car almost hit a wall. You need to practice more often; driving a few hundred kilometers will help you get familiar with it.
