Fekason
Fekason
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I understand that your circumstances are bad luck, or maybe product failure. However, when I was taught to drive, I was also taught never to put all my trust in the handbrake - mechanical obviously at that time.
I am aware of a small number of similar incidents with mechanical handbrakes that support that training.
I know that it is some times inconvenient, and I acknowledge that I have erred once or twice. But I learned a longtime ago about the benefits of redundancy in safety systems. Thus I would recommend that the best course of action is not to rely on only the handbrake when leaving a car.
Nevertheless, it is not good when a system let's you down.
I am aware of a small number of similar incidents with mechanical handbrakes that support that training.
I know that it is some times inconvenient, and I acknowledge that I have erred once or twice. But I learned a longtime ago about the benefits of redundancy in safety systems. Thus I would recommend that the best course of action is not to rely on only the handbrake when leaving a car.
Nevertheless, it is not good when a system let's you down.