For a very small aero advantage and tiny gain in mpg.
I don't understand the point of putting the "handbrake" on when waiting at traffic lights.
How long would you sit with your foot on the brake then if you never put on the handbrake?
I don't understand the point of putting the "handbrake" on when waiting at traffic lights.
I was taught to apply handbrake in my driving lessons, as it would be a test fail.
I don't understand the point of putting the "handbrake" on when waiting at traffic lights.
:-\ Strange comment.
What were you taught on your driving lessons / test.
How long would you sit with your foot on the brake then if you never put on the handbrake?
Q: (because I don't know)
If you're sat on brake hold and you need to exit the car quickly, would it stay with brakes on?
Q: (because I don't know)
If you're sat on brake hold and you need to exit the car quickly, would it stay with brakes on ?
Q: (because I don't know)
If you're sat on brake hold and you need to exit the car quickly, would it stay with brakes on ?
I remember a colleague with a Citroen BX who had to escape quickly due to a fire and he was delayed due to being sat on the footbrake
I don't understand the point of putting the "handbrake" on when waiting at traffic lights.
I do that to extinguish the brake lights. I don't see the point in them dazzling the vehicle behind, especially at night. I don't like it so I don't do it to others
Each to their own on this though
I think I have said before. If I find the brake lights of the car in front are dazzling me, due to darkness etc, I will stop using brake hold so I dont inflict the same on the driver behind.
And I am judging my 'dazzle tolerance ' as a 71 year old , not a youngster oblivious that some drivers, especially older ones, might struggle more with darkness and bright lights. 8)
I can't speak for the Jazz, but every car I have owned with 'brake hold', including eHev HR-V & CR-V the brake hold is a pointless gizmo. it will release automatically after a few minutes. If you happen to be pointing uphill it can be very embarrassing as you roll back into the car behind you!! ::) Unless you are very quick on the foot brake.
Eh? If there is nothing behind me I wont be dazzling its driver so will probably still have my brake hold on and the next driver to arrive will see my bright brake lights. Or if its particularly dangerous, such as an unexpected stop on a motorway, I would put my hazard lights on as an extra warning. Once another car has stopped behind me me I can switch off hazard lights and decide whether continuing to use brake hold in that light etc will dazzle other drivers. If the traffic queue is frequently stopping and starting, brake lights will often be displayed anyway.I think I have said before. If I find the brake lights of the car in front are dazzling me, due to darkness etc, I will stop using brake hold so I dont inflict the same on the driver behind.
If it's dark, you should make yourself less visible? Very brave.
Anybody else notice that we seem to have lost the topic starter @Kenneve over all the brake hold/lights bickering?Yes, I think only one member has attempted to answer the question re whether the EV motor is trying to move the car, when in D or B mode, with the handbrake on?
Anybody else notice that we seem to have lost the topic starter @Kenneve over all the brake hold/lights bickering?
On a steep uphill, (unless it’s the side of a mountain), it’s a simple matter to swivel from the brake pedal to the accelerator, without the car rolling backwards. In the quarter second that takes, technically you may lose 2 inches, when the car re adjusts on its suspension, but I don’t think the driver behind you will notice that!
I think I read it is on by default on ZRV?
There is nothing wrong with applying the handbrake as I was taught to do.
In my book it's all a matter of courtesy to the vehicle occupants behind...Nothing to do with being courteous to others behind and not dazzling them.
In my book it's all a matter of courtesy to the vehicle occupants behind...Nothing to do with being courteous to others behind and not dazzling them.
..... and if you see another Jazz who's pulled up about a car and a half length behind it could be me
Back to issues, 2nd service today (5 year paid for), just over 2000 miles
I bought my mk.3 at two years old with 1500mls on the clock, one little lady owner and always garaged, it looked like a new car inside and out, and under the bonnet too. She had traded it in for a new mk.4 !!!Back to issues, 2nd service today (5 year paid for), just over 2000 milesYou do mean 20,000 miles surely?
I bought my mk.3 at two years old with 1500mls on the clock, one little lady owner and always garaged, it looked like a new car inside and out, and under the bonnet too. She had traded it in for a new mk.4 !!!Back to issues, 2nd service today (5 year paid for), just over 2000 milesYou do mean 20,000 miles surely?
Myabe we should just open a Subject - General ramblings good and bad.Before you do.... I bought a Mk3 after owning a CRV convincing myself I could cope with a small car after loving my 1984 B reg Ford Fiesta and new 56 plate Swift. Unfortunately, mid life spread is making me feel feel like I should have bought a bigger car.
Brake hold is a great feature, especially in stop/ start traffic ,queuing to go through border checks etc .
I was taught to apply handbrake in my driving lessons, as it would be a test fail. I do still apply it ,despite all that effort of flicking a switch with my finger, when I consider it more appropriate than brake hold.
I was also taught how to use hand signals for left and right turns and slowing down , but life has moved on. And I will I ever again get to demonstrate my double declutching skills. (or handbrake turns ;) )