Understanding Parking Brake Systems

Which of the following is a type of parking brake commonly used in vehicles?

• Hydraulic parking brake

• Electric parking brake

• Pneumatic parking brake

• Magnetic parking brake

What is the primary component that allows a mechanical parking brake to hold a vehicle in place?

• Brake fluid

• Brake pads

• Brake cable

• Brake rotor

In an electric parking brake system, what component is responsible for applying the brake force?

• Hydraulic pump

• Electric motor

• Air compressor

• Manual lever

Which of the following is NOT a component of a typical parking brake system?

• Brake lever

• Brake drum

• Brake caliper

• Brake pedal

How does a mechanical parking brake typically operate?

• By using hydraulic pressure to apply the brakes

• By using an electric signal to engage the brakes

• By manually pulling a lever or pressing a pedal to engage the brakes

• By using air pressure to apply the brakes

What is the main advantage of an electric parking brake over a traditional mechanical parking brake?

• Lower cost

• Simplicity of design

• Automatic engagement and release

• Requires no electrical power

Which type of parking brake is most likely to be found in older vehicles?

• Electric parking brake

• Hydraulic parking brake

• Mechanical parking brake

• Pneumatic parking brake

In a drum brake system, which component is directly actuated by the parking brake cable?

• Brake pads

• Brake shoes

• Brake rotor

• Brake caliper

What is the function of the parking brake warning light on a vehicle's dashboard?

• To indicate low brake fluid level

• To show that the parking brake is engaged

• To warn of brake pad wear

• To indicate a malfunction in the braking system

Which of the following statements about parking brakes is true?

• Parking brakes are only used when parking on a hill.

• Parking brakes can be used as an emergency brake in case of brake failure.

• Parking brakes are not necessary in automatic transmission vehicles.

• Parking brakes are only found in manual transmission vehicles.