de handrem

Translation

parking brake, handbrake

The brake that holds the vehicle when it stands still. Cars must have a parking brake that works on at least two wheels (Regeling voertuigen, art. 5.2.39). When parking on a slope you apply it and additionally leave the car in gear or in the park position. Driving off with the handbrake still on burns the linings and costs braking power exactly when you need it. An electric parking brake does the same, but with a button.

How it sounds in the exam

Op hoeveel wielen moet de parkeerrem minstens werken?

On how many wheels must the parking brake work at least?

Do not confuse it with

• koppeling

Related terms

• parkeren
• daling
• ABS
• vertraging