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Where is the handbrake located in a car?

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VanMason
07/29/25 10:18pm
The handbrake of a car is located next to the gear lever on the right side of the driver's seat. The handbrake, also known as the parking brake, serves the following purposes: 1. It keeps the car stationary and prevents it from rolling downhill; 2. Pulling up the handbrake during a turn can create a drifting effect. Precautions for using the handbrake include: 1. Avoid pulling the mechanical handbrake too tightly; 2. For automatic transmission vehicles, engage the handbrake before shifting into P (Park) mode. The working principle of a car handbrake is: 1. The brake disc connected to the driveshaft transmits the pulling force back through the steel cable to achieve parking braking; 2. After pulling the handbrake, the hydraulic auxiliary cylinder is used to push the hydraulic master cylinder under the car, which then drives the air valve to act, thereby braking the driveshaft.
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Exam booking for driving license subject one is determined by the order of booking, not randomly. The scheduling of other subjects will be based on the time of passing subject one. Notes for subject one exam: 1. Relevant documents: Candidates must enter the exam room with their ID card and admission ticket. 2. Before the exam: System administrators have already input the candidates' information into the corresponding computers. After entering the exam room, candidates only need to sit at the designated computer as instructed by the invigilator. No further input of personal information is required. After verification and confirmation, candidates can press the 'Start Exam' button to begin. 3. During the exam: Press the keys with moderate force, tapping lightly. Excessive force or prolonged pressing may result in continuous answers. In such cases, press the 'Previous Question' button to return to the original question and re-answer. If computer system issues arise, raise your hand to request assistance from the invigilator. Do not press the 'Submit' button during the exam. 4. After completing the questions: Press the 'Submit' button twice to terminate the exam, and the system will display the score.
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What are the length and width of a parking space?

According to the "Specifications for Setting On-Street Parking Spaces in Urban Roads," the standard dimensions of general parking spaces are determined based on the size of the vehicle. Small parking spaces typically measure 2.5~2.7 meters in width and 5~6 meters in length. The width of a single-lane turnaround should be no less than 3.5 meters, while a dual-lane turnaround should be no less than 5 meters. The turnaround section should accommodate a vehicle's need for a one-time turnaround. For safety or to accommodate medium and large vehicles, the length is often set to over 6 meters. Details are as follows: (Length ≤6m, width ≤1.8m) vehicles: The spacing between vehicles should be no less than 0.5 meters, and the spacing between the vehicle and walls or the ends of the parking space should also be no less than 0.5 meters. (6m
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What is the 12123 Study to Reduce Points?

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