Is it permitted to use the parking brake to reduce speed while the vehicle is in motion?

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As a general rule, the parking brake (commonly known as the handbrake) is used to keep the vehicle immobilized once stopped. However, traffic regulations allow for a crucial exception: in the event of a failure of the service brake (foot brake), the parking brake can and must be used as an emergency brake. To do this correctly, it must be applied smoothly and progressively, never abruptly, to prevent the wheels from locking and the vehicle from skidding. Therefore, the option 'No, never' is incorrect because this exception exists, and the speed (50 km/h) is not the determining factor, but rather the emergency situation.

Is it permitted to use the parking brake to reduce speed while the vehicle is in motion?

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