":Jerry:" wrote in message
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"Rod" wrote in message
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The parking brake used in some cars (e.g. some European Mercedes as well
as many US motors) requires the use of a leg to apply it. There are many
drivers who for various reasons can drive the car fine but cannot apply
this brake. (You sort of need to lift your knee up to your chin in order
to get your foot onto the pedal. Then press down quite hard with your
leg.) I suspect that many drivers never use it - just leaving the car in
P when parked.

If they can't operate the vehicle they should not be driving it,
especially on an automatic.

Have you ever driven such a vehicle in the U.S. ?

Arfa