emergency brake

Handbrake, panic lever

An emergency brake is a backup braking system in a vehicle, separate from the main hydraulic brakes.

Also called a parking brake or handbrake, it's typically used to keep a parked car stationary, especially on hills: Don't forget to set the emergency brake.

The name reflects its original purpose as a failsafe if primary brakes fail, though that use is now rare.

mechanism

lever

Pivoting bar for lifting

cableHeavy-duty woven line
caliperTool measuring thickness or diameter
drumStruck percussion cylinder

pedal · release · ratchet · pawl · linkage · friction · actuator · lock · engage · disengage

driving

skid

Uncontrolled lateral slide

driftGradual movement, no direction
stopCease all motion
slideSmooth continuous movement

spin · fishtail · burnout · donut · J-turn · maneuver · traction · control · oversteer · screech

safety

backup

Stored duplicate for recovery

failsafeAutomatic protective default
precautionPreventive safety measure
redundancyNeedless duplication

safeguard · secondary · override · malfunction · runaway · rollback · parked · secure · stationary

urgent

panic

Uncontrollable sudden fear

suddenOccurring without prior notice
abruptSharp and unexpected
quickMoving with speed

split-second · reflex · instinct · swerve · collision · near-miss · avoidance · reaction

emergency brake

lever

skid

backup

panic

emergency brake

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