Harry K wrote:

> Alex Rodriguez wrote:
> > In article >,
> > says...
> >
> > >NEVER use the clutch to hold position on hills.
> > >That is what the handbrake is for.
> >
> > Handbrake?? What if your car has a footbrake? I've done fine just using
> > the regular brake and some quick foot action.
> > --------------
> > Alex
>
> Same here. I can't recall when I last saw a car other than the sport
> types with a real handbrake. I always wonder about that when this
> subject comes up and also when people talk about using the handbrake to
> slow down so a cop doesn't see the brake light or using it to make the
> rear slide out in cornering.

The handbrake is the 'European' name. I gather you call it the parking brake.

Never engage the parking brake whilst in motion. It can have unexpected effects
( like the stunts in movies ).

Graham