Practice question

What is the primary difference in operation between the foot brake (service brake) and the handbrake (parking brake)?

  1. The foot brake operates mechanically on the front wheels; the handbrake operates hydraulically on all wheels
  2. The foot brake operates hydraulically on all four wheels; the handbrake mechanically locks the rear wheels via cables
  3. The foot brake is used only when parked; the handbrake is used for normal driving stops
  4. There is no difference in operation between the two braking systems

Answer: B — The foot brake operates hydraulically on all four wheels; the handbrake mechanically locks the rear wheels via cables

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