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2. Line lock - Wikipedia

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   For parking using the brakes on all four wheels, two valves may be necessary. Any leakage at the brake cylinders will reduce pressure in the line and release the brakes. For this reason, line locks should only be used temporarily. [6] Parking brakes using disc brakes do not have the same issues as drum brakes, but a vehicle needing parking ...

3. Parking brake - Wikipedia

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   The parking brake would ensure the car is secure, should another vehicle come into physical contact from behind, causing the car to jolt forward. [15] It is not recommended to use the parking brake when the vehicle is in-motion, unless there is a problem with the main brakes, as this can lock the back wheels and cause a skid. [16]

4. Emergency brake assist - Wikipedia

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   By interpreting the speed and force with which the brake pedal is pushed, the system detects if the driver is trying to execute an emergency stop, and if the brake pedal is not fully applied, the system overrides and fully applies the brakes until the anti-lock braking system (ABS) takes over to stop the wheels locking up. [1]

5. Collision avoidance system - Wikipedia

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   Intelligent brake assist (IBA) with forwarding emergency braking (FEB) (on QX80) uses radar to monitor the approaching speed of the vehicle ahead, helping detect an imminent collision. It provides a two-stage warning to alert the driver, and if the driver takes no action, the system automatically engages the brakes to mitigate the collision ...

6. Burnout (vehicle) - Wikipedia

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   Pontiac Trans Am burnout with line locks. A burnout (also known as a peel out, power brake, or brakestand) is the practice of keeping a vehicle stationary and spinning its wheels, the resultant friction causing the tires to heat up and smoke. While the burnout gained widespread popularity in California, it was first created by Buddy Houston ...

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