When To Use The Handbrake | Learn to drive: Car Control skills
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- Knowing when to use the handbrake can be a difficult decision for a new driver, as it can seem like an unnecessary distraction that just makes driving more difficult. However, the appropriate use of the handbrake can actually make driving easier and safer, so this video will show the purpose of the handbrake, when to use it on a driving test, and a few situations when the handbrake can be useful.
Video chapters:
* 0:00 Introduction
• 0:43 The purpose of the handbrake
• 1:37 Handbrake use on the driving test
• 2:41 Handbrake use when parking
• 3:16 Handbrake use when doing hill starts
• 4:17 Handbrake use at traffic lights
• 5:02 Handbrake use at busy junctions
• 5:41 Handbrake use on manoeuvres
• 6:27 Handbrake use on emergencies
• 7:22 Handbrake use with automatic cars
• 8:00 Summary
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Thanks for watching - if you found this video interesting then please subscribe to our channel and click the bell to be notified of our next video! This video covers:
• 0:06 Introduction
• 0:43 The purpose of the handbrake
• 1:37 Handbrake use on the driving test
• 2:41 Handbrake use when parking
• 3:16 Handbrake use when doing hill starts
• 4:17 Handbrake use at traffic lights
• 5:02 Handbrake use at busy junctions
• 5:41 Handbrake use on manoeuvres
• 6:27 Handbrake use on emergencies
• 7:22 Handbrake use with automatic cars
• 8:00 Summary
You forgot using it to initiate mad drifts. Other than that, good video
Nathan Pollard I was just about to give it 4 stars for that very reason, then realised it's no longer 2008.
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i have been learnin to drive for nearly a year , the car i currently learn in doesn’t have a handbrake , instead just a button ! a few days ago i got my first car and it has a handbrake in and that has certainly brought my confidence down given its a whole new thing to tackle ( along with gettin used to the car itself ) , this video is INCREDIBLY helpful
Thank you so much for your videos they have helped me pass my test back in March of last year and I still and washing them to become a better driver passing your test is just one step you have to continuously keep on learning to improve the skills that you have learnt in your driving lessons thanks so much for the videos keep up the great work
Very useful information. My driving instructor is now getting me to use the handbrake and in neutral when parking at lights instead of just using clutch and brake. I have to practice more cause right now a lot of time I'm putting the clutch further up after biting point and trying to go and stalling the vehicle when I release the handbrake. I need to keep the clutch steady when releasing handbrake. It's funny cause I do well with clutch control at junctions and hills but struggle when I also have to focus on the parking brake. It's annoying me so much at the moment!
my instructors car has an automatic handbrake so this is useful for when i get a car with a handbrake haha
I used to watch this last year as well as other videos, I passed my driving test first time. Never got to say thank you but here you go
Your videos are really helpful guys...thanks for your help.... May God bless u
Thanks! I love your videos.
Very helpful video thank you so much
Used to combination brake accelerator on hill starts, this will save on my clutch.
Thanks 🙏🏻 a lot for this video
Thank alot
great vid
oh my, having my driving test tmr! Im gonna cry, so nevous
Go for it! Good luck 😃
Two useful terms are "short stay" ie into 1st then handbrake if required, & "long stay" ie handbrake on and into neutral (always handbrake before neutral - a moving vehicle should never be in neutral ie coasting, only whenever first secured in a stationary condition on the parking brake). To determine which to use remember the saying "when a pause becomes a wait - handbrake on". This is important at uphill stops as holding on clutch biting point for more than a few seconds will burn out the clutch & waste fuel. Incidentally applying a traditional handbrake without pressing the release button (ratcheting as the advanced driving community call it) will apart from sounding annoying wear the ratchet over time, despite what the commentator in the video might say - worn ratchet = MOT fail!
Brilliant video. Can you make a comprehensive video on driving a automatic car from start to finish. I have bought a automatic car and now and although it's great to drive sometimes I feel like I'm not driving it properly and applying the foot break to hard that it jerks. Thanks 🚗
+Sabir Ahmed Driving an automatic car uses the same skills as driving a manual car (except for gear changes of course!) so our existing videos should be able to help. If you need help with braking for instance, try watching our 'Progressive Braking' video 👍🏼
Easy tutorial, clear english pronunciation, i wanna to meet u, after i speak like u😘
Who knows English better than the Brits
I want my first car to be stick shift so this helped me a lot
Hi there! This video has been incredibly helpful. It's useful to know the different occasions in which we should use our handbrake. Definitely learnt a few things I didn't know about before.
I was wondering if you could do a video on parking uphill/downhill and what gear we should put it in when leaving the car stationary. I've been told to put it in gear 2 if my car is parked on a downhill slope and in gear 1 if it's parked uphill. I am aware of parking with the steering wheel in full lock to the left or right depending on the road you've parked on to prevent the car from rolling. But, in case the handbrake cable snaps, is it best to leave your car in gear? If so, what gear should it be left in? Or should the car be left in neutral?
Many thanks!
+Khadiza Bibi Thanks for the comment! When we park on hills we usually pull the handbrake on firmly and select 1st gear. Thankfully it's very very rare for a handbrake to fail so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
Advance Driving School Hi, thanks so much for clarifying that for me!
I drive automatic and have my test coming up, my instructor hasn’t told me to use the hand brake when I’m actually driving?? So im confused! Do I need to use it during my test? Like if I’m stuck in traffic or stationary for a while??
In an automatic car there is normally no need to use the handbrake whilst driving, as the Park setting of the transmission can hold the car stationary when needed. Our next video (How to drive an automatic car) might help!
I learned to drive in a car which had an electric handbrake so didn't need to use it unless parking. If I buy a car with a manual handbrake would it be OK to drive the same way? I'm worried I won't get used to it.
That’s fine - just use it whenever you want to 👍🏼
How much does the clutch have to be off before releasing the handbrake? And how much gas? Is it just like getting the bite without it, I really don't need to use it because I've got the bite, but I think I need to learn just in case I'll need it. I'm just not sure where to release the brake
It’s hard to answer any of those questions precisely - as the answer will vary from car to car. With experience you’ll know how much power or clutch bite is needed - but for now I’m sure your instructor will help. Good luck!
What is interesting is that use of the hand brake while driving is very uncommon at traffic signals in the USA. A lot of drivers (both automatic and manual) stop the car at traffic lights and stop signs with the foot brake and keep it depressed till the light turns green. In the USA, we don't have any brake light dazzle rules either, as most drivers stop with their brake lights on and they stay on till the light turns green. In fact we are taught to look for brake lights to know if a car is stopped or slowing down!
I didn't know about drivers using the hand brake at traffic lights until I saw some of these driving videos from Europe (and I drive a manual BTW). When I learned to drive in the USA, I was taught to stop at lights with just the foot brake and put the car in neutral or with clutch and brake down and leave it in 1st gear. On automatic cars in the USA, I and most other drivers are taught just leave it in "Drive" with the foot brake on while stopped. A lot of people in the USA refer to the hand brake as the "Emergency Brake" or "E-Brake" or "Parking Brake", and primarily use it for parking or while the car is stopped and turned off in a parking space. Occasionally I will use the hand break when going up a steep hill to prevent roll back but that is about it while starting to move in most cases.
Was I taught wrong or does this reflect driver education curriculum differences between USA and UK (and perhaps other countries as well)?
Thanks for you comment! There isn’t any ‘right or wrong’ really, just different styles of driving - just as there is with steering technique. Ultimately as long as the car is in full control then that’s all that matters!
Advance Driving School wonder where the differences in style originated from.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool What are you going to do when you've secured the vehicle with the footbrake, the handbrake is off, and you get clobbered from behind? I can tell you from experience that your feet will NOT necessarily remain on the pedals, and the car then has only one way to go. That happened to me just over ten years ago, and it's no joke when you're first in the queue at a busy junction, I can tell you!
7:37 -
My driving instructor has been teaching me to put the car in neutral, and apply the handbrake, in traffic lights.
She told me only to use the Park position when I am going to turn off the engine.
Unless this is because her car is a dual clutch transmission, rather than a standard automatic?
(UK)
We think either option is OK. Just do whatever your instructor suggests for now, but after you pass you can do it either way as no danger will be caused 👍🏼
that is illegal in canada. you have to keep the car in gear. you will fail your rest if you do that. illegal if its automatic or manual
I know this video was posted a while ago now but I have a question, I have my practical test booked for the 20th of December (managed to get a cancellation 2 days after passing my theory and being a full motorcycle licence holder I'm test ready after just 22hrs of lessons 🙌)
When my brother learnt his instructor told him "if you have time to think about applying the handbrake then you should"
In all my lesson I've only ever used it on hill starts or when I've finished any manoeuvres I've preformed. My instructor says that as long as you're confident the car isn't going to roll then there's no need to apply it but have quite often been sat at traffic lights for a good few minutes with my foot on the brake instead, I'm confident that the car is stopped and will remain stationary whilst I hold the pedal down but I will not be happy if I do this on my test and get a failure for the lack of handbrake use.. Is she right in what she says and I'll be okay providing the car doesn't roll or should I be learning to apply it pretty sharpish in my next 2 lessons before Thursday?
Your instructor is correct - as long as the vehicle is under full control then it doesn't matter which brake you use. Saying that we prefer to use the handbrake a little more often, but that's just us!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thank you for a quick reply (and for your helpful videos too). I'll just go with what I've been learning and fingers crossed nerves don't do what they do best and bring out any silly mistakes 🤞Thanks again 😊.
Good luck!
There is little doubt that _most of the time_ you will get away with securing the vehicle with the footbrake in traffic queues, but bitter experience has taught me that it is not a good idea. Just over ten years ago, I was waiting at traffic lights at a crossroads, with no traffic in front. A lorry driver behind me failed to apply his brakes in time, and ran into the back of my car. I have no memory of the collsion itself, because I was briefly knocked unconscious by the impact. Inevitably, my vehicle was propelled towards the busy junction, but thankfully, stopped just short of it.
According to the police, if my handbrake had not been applied at the time, I would almost certainly have been killed. The footbrake was obviouly not in use because I was unconscious, and the only thing that had stopped my vehicle from rolling into the path of the fast-moving traffic was the handbrake.
Please, take it from someone who found out the hard way: do not think for one second that covering the footbrake alone is a safe and secure practice.
Man you Island guys are crazy.
This is the UK edition of the handbrake usage. We’re talking US Edition. Typical use for a E Break (Handbrake) is if your parking on a hill or if don’t have any brakes and can’t stop you pull the Handbrake and make sure you have both hands tight on the wheel
If you don't have any brakes you shouldn't be driving the car...
But if you do have the unfortunate position of brake failure, you don't just "pull the handbrake" as that would lock the rear wheels and cause the car to skid. You would have to use it on/off on/off on/off.
Everyone I tell about the usage of the handbrake on busy junctions or roundabouts says it's unnecessary if you know how to properly manage the biting point, or it's simply an over-complication. I don't know if it's different here in Portugal, and I haven't gotten my driver's license yet (currently still taking driving lessons, and I probably won't try out that technique until I get my own car). Do you think people are wrong to just write it off as just a superfluous technique for people who don't know how to properly drive?
Don't worry about what other people think - just use it where you find it useful. We find it quite useful in some situations, such as really steep hills or very busy junctions - but don't feel that we must use it every time we stop.
Love your channel! In this video you don't mention using the handbrake at a "STOP" sign? I was taught that Stop, means "STOP", apply handbrake, check visibility before proceeding? I also note that your driver several times when slowing to a crawl, puts the car in 1st gear (2:10) or neutral (0:11) THEN applies the handbrake. I was was taught the other way round? Handbrake FIRST, then Gear or Neutral? Your feedback would be appreciated.
Some instructors like to suggest certain routines as you mention, but there are no official rules about either of those situations - as long as the car is in full control then you're fine. In both cases, the foot brake was held on so there was no chance of the car rolling away. Feel free to use whatever method you prefer.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Thanks for your reply. When holding the car on the footbrake, surely it is not under FULL control because for example, you could be hit from the rear and the impact would surely result the the foot brake being released?
You could argue that the handbrake only brakes two wheels, but the foot brake brakes all four so would stop the car quicker after an impact - as long as the driver keeps the brake pedal pushed.... Perhaps we are over-thinking this!
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool Perhaps I am! Thanks
When Stopping at a STOP sign or give way sign can/do you use the handbrake.
Just ensure the car completely stops before you cross the line - it’s up to you whether you use the handbrake or not. 👍🏼
Is it good to practice shifting gear while the car is offf
It is fine to practice gear selection with the engine off - watch our video ‘How to change gear’ for more information 👍🏼
I need ed this video l find it now thank you a lot 👍👍👍
I only use the handbrake in a hill while driving so i don't go backward, apart from that i never ever use it each time i slow down and stop in traffic, i mean why! do i have to?
+Ata rihab Just use it whenever you find it useful, as there are no rules saying when exactly to use it. We suggest a few situations in the video, but basically it’s up to you!
No, you don't _have_ to. Generally speaking, if a stop becomes a wait, then it's better to put the handbrake on. I always put mine on waiting in a queue, because if another vehicle crashes into from behind, your car could be propelled into the one in front - which may be deemed _your_ fault, especially if you failed to take reasonable precautions to prevent it (i.e. applied your handbrake). Insurance companies will do anything - absolutely anything - to avoid paying out, and if it emerged your car was not secured at the time of the collision, then you could be held partly or even wholly responsible for the damage. Don't take the risk - the handbrake is there to keep you out of trouble, so _use_ it.
when you are experiencd you will use it when you're stopped ... like right before you shut the car off and get out only
when not using a handbrake do you just keep hold of the brake as well as the clutch?
That’s right 👍🏼
Or just go in neutral lol
I use the term HALT to help learner drivers understand when to use the handbrake, H- Hills ↖, A- Alighting 🚕, L- Lights 🚦, T- Time 🕐.
+Dane Tyghe Nice - although I had to think what 'alighting' meant for a moment! 🤔
Advance Driving School I know what you mean, it's not a word we'd use every day 😀
what do u mean by time, as in if u have to wait a while? or so you have more time for pedals i guess?
Dane Tyghe what is alighting
when i am driving i used foot brake, i used handbrake when pulling over, hill starts, parking, can i still pass my driving test, using foot brake more then handbrake. ?
Yes, the examiner can only fault your driving if you allow the car to roll back on a hill etc. Just use the handbrake whenever you find it useful 👍🏼
thank you v much, my test is week on tue , been watching lot of ya videos ... helps alot thank you
No worries! Good luck 👍🏼
There is this 1 hill near my test centre that is soooo steep that I have to pull my handbrake up much harder than normal to stop it rolling it back, then to do the closed junction while creeping on a mega steep hill, damn horrible stuff.
+Ash Sounds tricky!
Is it possible to use handbrake each time I stop on hills as I am living in an hilly area? My clutch engages at about when I release 90% of it. Don't know why is this.
+Nikhil thakur Yes, that is how I would do it. Using the handbrake gives you more time to get your feet in the right place before setting off 👍🏼
Thank yoy
I can't use the handbreak I don't have the strength. have to use two hands. Lol.
+Miranda Hall That might be awkward! I'd get a car with an electric handbrake then 👍🏼
It is my opinion that 99.9% of drivers never use the handbrake when waiting for lights to change or in many cases when stopped to pick up passengers. I have sat behind cars for 10 minutes when the road ahead is not clear and all that time the drivers in front have their foot clamped to the foot brake. As is mentioned here , during the night those brake lights are shining in the eyes of drivers behind.. Rule 14 of the Highway Code says one should not shine lights unnecessarily. I think this has come about by sub standard driving tuition. Why else? I was taught by a gentleman 54 years ago and he stressed the use of the handbrake always. It is vanishingly rare for todays drivers to use the handbrake appropriately including the police who one would have thought would set an example..
If the brake lights were such an cause for concern, I'm pretty sure they'd fail you during the driving test for it
Is it a driving test fail if you dont use the button on the handbrake whilst pulling it up?
There is nothing wrong in using the handbrake like that, so it wouldn’t even be a minor / driving fault.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool thanks
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I think the correct procedure is come to a stop using footbrake, handbrake and then neutral. The demonstrator has been getting into neutral before handbrake.
Either is fine 👍🏼
For some reason I dont have the confidence to go into neutral at lights because I think of the gear change as something else to do which causes a longer delay, I just sit there with the clutch down lmao
Wish I had seen this video 2 years ago, I guess my then instructor's advice was wrong.
+Andre Barrett Teaching methods will vary, but now that you have passed, just use that handbrake when you think it's needed 👍🏼
should you use the handbrake and neutral gear at traffic lights
We would do if we think we might be there for a long time - but it's OK not to if we are only stopping for a moment.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool would it do any harm on the clutch
No, neither option will wear the clutch.
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool what is a long tíme at traffic lights
There are no rules about this. Just think to yourself is it worth taking the time to do, or not!
Your 'automatic' car is a Nissan Leaf, if I'm not mistaken. That's an EV without a variable transmission.
That’s right - most EVs don’t need multiple gears. It’s still classified as an automatic as it doesn’t have a clutch for the driver to use.
can you plz tell me ...how to judge front side of the left side
Do you need help judging how close the front left wheel is to the edge of the road? This is a judgement that will get easier with practice - but if you are having a little trouble, try this; Carefully park the car about 30cm from the kerb, and then from the drivers seat look how the line of the kerb in front of the car meets the top of the dashboard in front of you. If you remember this 'reference point' and line the kerb up with the same point next time you stop the car you should always be the same distance from the kerb!
I have an automated hand brake
Regarding the last part, handbrakes should never be used in the event of primary brake failure, unless you’re at parking speeds, not only will it be nearly useless it can also lock up the rear wheels and cause loss of control. Instead downshifting to the lowest possible gear ratio would be the only option if quick de-acceleration is required.
At the least part I stopped the car from over 20mph without any danger. Of course I was careful how hard I used the handbrake, just like the normal footbrake system. Whilst engine braking will slow the car a little, it can never fully stop the car, and if driving a rear wheel drive vehicle the under-rotation of the rear wheels will also cause the car to skid. Therefore the careful use of the handbrake is recommended in the event of brake failure.
Advance Driving School Yes at slow speeds like 20-25 mph you can use the handbrake to stop, but downshifting will be much quicker at say 50-60 mph (or higher). Obviously once you’re slow enough the handbrake is the only way to come to a complete stop. Btw what would you recommend in a newer car with an electronic handbrake, you can’t really modulate pressure as it’s just a button.
Our new cars have electric handbrakes, and they apply the brake quickly and firmly. In the unlikely event of a brake failure we would probably still use it anyway and hope we could control any resulting skid - better than a guaranteed crash into whatever is in front of us!
Why not use the brakes when stopping for a couple of seconds? This seems a huge waste of time and may even cause more jam
You can just use the brakes if you like. There are no rules for when you have to use the handbrake - just use it whenever you need to 👍🏼
what will happen if your manual car is running with unreleased hand brake?
Having a properly working handbrake is very important, so you can park your car securely or even stop the car in an emergency - so you must get it fixed as soon as possible.
please tell me how i would ever use my parking brake which is a 4th pedal in my vehicle.... i only have two feet.,.. one for the fuel and one for the clutch... want me to stick a hand down there? Anyone using the "handbrake" on hills can't drive... you think trucks or loris as you call them do this... no they dont... learn how to drive.
It’s only a ‘handbrake’ if it’s hand operated - you have a ‘foot operated parking brake’ and you would need to use that in a different way.
You simply don't, I'd guess this video is for driving women.
please do driving test videos
+muneer ahmed We have filmed one full driving test route here in Bury St Edmunds, to show how a driving test works. Have a look in our channel.
I’m gonna start using the handbrake on hills safer and I’ve started to roll back when I don’t use it. Normally when I’m re positioning my feet
By the time I find the bite and add a little gas to keep the car still the car has rolled back slightly
We recommend using the handbrake for hill starts, as it gives you time to get your feet in the right place. 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool yeah! If I’m on a slight incline then I won’t really use it but when on an actual hill I will 👍🏻
thumbs down to anyone using the park brake while in traffic... we dont do this in north america
There is often more than one way to do something, and it doesn’t matter if you use a different technique to us. Either way is fine 👍🏼
Do you think an examiner would penalise someone if they don’t use the handbrake when stopped at traffic lights, as long as the car doesn’t roll
No, that’s fine. Just use the handbrake when you think it might be useful 👍🏼
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool What are you going to do if you're using the footbrake to secure the vehicle and then get rear-end shunted? I can tell you from experience, your feet do NOT stay on the pedals, and if you're first in the queue at traffic lights, it really is no joke at all! I learned that lesson a long time ago, and now my handbrake goes on every single time I'm waiting at lights. Without exception.
You guys in uk use brake every time you stop 🙊🙊, why?
We have to use it when we park the car, to stop it rolling away! Apart from that there are no rules saying when he have to use the handbrake - but since we mostly drive manual cars we find it useful for doing steep hill starts sometimes (but not always!)
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool yes for hills I aslo use hand brake👍
@@AdvanceDrivingSchool im assuming this is for the newer drivers, because I can easily let of the normal brake and start accelerating instantly before I start to roll anywhere without the handbrake
i only use handbrake when i park my car
It's called a parking brake for a reason. I will only ever use it when parking, thank you very much
Wrong way at all I suppose
This is the most cancerous driving technique i've seen. It makes everything so much harder than it is .
We’re not saying that you must use the handbrake - just that you can use it whenever you find it useful. We even show how to do ‘no handbrake’ hill starts in another video if you prefer that method 👍🏼
who drives a manual?. its 2018 not 1960
Most of Europe!
People who know how to drive i.e. Europeans