parking brake
Stationary vehicle lever
A parking brake is a mechanism that holds a stationary vehicle in place, preventing it from rolling.
In cars with manual transmissions, it's engaged when parked; in automatics, it provides backup to the transmission's park gear.
Also called emergency brake or handbrake, though modern versions are often foot-operated or electronic: Don't forget to release the parking brake before driving.
Stationary vehicle lock
- leverPivoting bar for lifting
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
- foot pedalFloor-mounted lever mechanism
actuator · calipers · hydraulic · friction · grip · pull · engage · disengage
Stop all motion
- stationaryNot in motion
- holdMaintain in grasp
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- lockMechanism requiring a key
stabilize · chock · wheel chock · block · standstill · halt · set · engage
Departing from standstill uphill
- inclineAngled rising surface
- slopeAngled terrain or steepness
- reverseTurn to opposite
- neutralNot favoring any side
manual transmission · automatic transmission · gear shift · clutch · rollback · warning light · three-point turn · curbside
Instant shutdown mechanism
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- backup systemReserve for primary failure
- accident preventionStopping harm before it happens
- precautionPreventive safety measure
handbrake
Stationary vehicle lock
foot pedal · actuator · calipers · hydraulic · friction · grip · pull · engage · disengage · adjust
immobilize
Stop all motion
- stationaryNot in motion
- holdMaintain in grasp
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
lock · stabilize · chock · wheel chock · block · standstill · halt · set · engage · applied
hill start
Departing from standstill uphill
neutral · manual transmission · automatic transmission · gear shift · clutch · rollback · warning light · three-point turn · curbside · driveway
emergency stop
Instant shutdown mechanism
- failsafeAutomatic protective default
- backup systemReserve for primary failure
- accident preventionStopping harm before it happens
precaution · road safety · safety feature · inspection · maintenance
- brakeshandbrake, caliper, airbrake, rotor
- center consolearmrest, cup holder, cup holders, cupholder, gear shift
- train brakeshandbrake, train line
- drivingdrive, steering, driver, acceleration, motorist
- car partsengine, steering wheel, seats, tires, gas tank
- driving simulationsteering wheel, gas pedal, speedometer, gear shift, dashboard
parking brakefoot brake
Vehicle's manual stopping control
service brake · brake pedal · hydraulic brake · regenerative braking · disc brake
parking brakeaccelerator
Speed control mechanism
gas pedal · throttle · drive · cruise control · clutch
park, brake, parking, parked, parks, brakes, braking, braked, unparked