Practice question

Why are the hydraulic footbrake and mechanical handbrake designed as independent systems?

  1. So the car looks more expensive
  2. So a failure in one system still leaves a means of stopping or securing the vehicle
  3. Because electronics forbid a single system
  4. So the MOT can ignore brake testing

Answer: B — So a failure in one system still leaves a means of stopping or securing the vehicle

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