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Handbrake

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  • 18-09-2008 10:15pm
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    peanuthead
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    was doing a pre test today. My instructor told me that when I approach a stop sign i have to come to a complete halt. Which i knew already. But he told me that i HAVE to put my handbrake up too. We came to this junction where I stopped and got ready to take my turn. I had my foot on the clutch and was in first gear, but he still told me to put the handbrake up. Is this right?


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    Alanstrainor
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    Post moved to it's own thread.
    It's is not completely necessary to apply the handbrake at a stop sign, however if you're going to be there for more than 3 seconds it would be good practice to do so. Some instructors insist on doing this to ensure you actually Fully stop, there is nothing wrong with it either.


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    Posy
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    I note you said pretest- I've heard people recommend using the handbrake more often than normal during the test, in case you don't realise you're on an incline and roll back which could knock your confidence. That way if you're on any bit of a hill you'll be grand starting forward and won't be marked down for the hill start. Dunno if this is technically right or wrong, it's just what I've heard and my two cents.


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    Deadeyes
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    My instructor indicated that it's a good idea from a safety point of view, in case someone bumps you from behind. I suppose in the shock your foot might slip and you could end up looking at getting pushed onto traffic.


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    Alanstrainor
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    Deadeyes wrote: »
    My instructor indicated that it's a good idea from a safety point of view, in case someone bumps you from behind. I suppose in the shock your foot might slip and you could end up looking at getting pushed onto traffic.

    Yes. I would tend to agree. I would always apply the handbreak when stopped for 3+ seconds. Just a habit at this stage. But from a testing point of view, there is no requirement to do so at a stop sign, unless the junction is on a hill etc.


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    macroman
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    According to my instructor, the handbrake should be applied only when you intend to be stopped for more than 5 seconds (give or take!) or you feel the car may roll backwards. Assuming the junction is busy and on an incline/hill it might be a good idea to apply the handbrake :cool:


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    SeanW
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    macroman wrote: »
    According to my instructor, the handbrake should be applied only when you intend to be stopped for more than 5 seconds (give or take!) or you feel the car may roll backwards. Assuming the junction is busy and on an incline/hill it might be a good idea to apply the handbrake :cool:
    +1


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