"Arfa Daily" wrote in message
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":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. ?


....and haddock is 10 GBP per lb........