(Otomotiv) An auxiliary brake attached to a rear wheel or to the transmission that keeps a vehicle from moving accidentally
In a vehicle, the emergency brake is a brake which the driver operates with his or her hand, and uses, for example, in emergencies or when parking. A separate brake system in a vehicle for use in case of failure of the regular brakes and commonly used as a parking brake. Also called hand brake. a piece of equipment in a car that you pull up with your hand to stop the car from moving = handbrake