What is the main mission of the parking brake system, commonly known as the handbrake?

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The correct answer is to keep the vehicle immobilized when parking. The braking system is primarily divided into two parts: the service brake (pedal), designed to safely reduce speed and stop the vehicle while driving; and the parking brake (handbrake/button), whose mechanical function is to ensure the vehicle remains completely stationary once stopped, especially on slopes or when the driver leaves. Using the handbrake to reduce speed in the city or on slopes (except in case of total brake failure or emergency) is incorrect and dangerous, as it can abruptly lock the rear wheels and cause a loss of control.

What is the main mission of the parking brake system, commonly known as the handbrake?

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