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When should you use the emergency break in a car?

You should use the emergency brake in a car when:

1. Parking on a hill. When parking on a hill, the emergency brake can help prevent your car from rolling away. To engage the emergency brake, pull up on the lever until it clicks into place.

2. In an emergency. If you need to stop your car quickly, the emergency brake can help you do so. To engage the emergency brake, pull up on the lever until it clicks into place. Be sure to hold onto the lever until your car has come to a complete stop.

3. If your regular brakes fail. If your regular brakes fail, the emergency brake can be used as a backup to stop your car. To engage the emergency brake, pull up on the lever until it clicks into place. Be sure to hold onto the lever until your car has come to a complete stop.

It is important to note that the emergency brake should only be used in emergency situations or when parking on a hill. Using the emergency brake too frequently can damage your car's brakes.