to pass my test, so i need to put my auto in park as well as pull the handbrake?

Question

this is when i stop my automatic car at lights or hill etc.....

Answer 1

Depends how long you're going to be there. If more than say 12-15 seconds then put the handbrake on and then nudge the lever in neutral. Your examiner won't want you hanging around for long periods during the test so you're probably unlikely to have to stop anywhere and use the handbrake. By putting the car into park there is further movement/action required to get the car going again thereby slowing movement of traffic. You also get a flash of your reversing lights as you move back through the selections to reach drive.

You'll find that when you pass your test (think positive) that you'll never do this at lights etc. You'll simply stop using the footbrake, hold the car whilst the lights are red and then release the brake and back on the gas to go again when the lights are green.

Automatic cars - soooo much eaiser and simpler than faffing around with a gear stick!

Answer 2

This is age old question.I have an automatic and rarely take it out of drive while temporarily stopped.If I'm going to be stopped for more than a couple of seconds, then i will apply the handbrake firmly.After applying the handbrake release your foot from the brake as otherwise your brake lights can cause dazzle especially at night.A good handbrake will hold the car even in drive.I will move the gear lever into neutral if I think its going to be a prolonged stop.When actually parking the car apply the handbrake and then move the gear lever to park as this locks the gearbox and acts as an extra brake.
However after all that ive said , before taking your test you should consult an approved driving instructor to find out the latest opinions on this question.

Answer 3

When you stop at lights you keep your foot on the foot brake and the gear in drive. You do the same when stopped on a hill. The only time you use the handbrake and put the car in park is when you have parked the car at the finish and you are leaving the car with the engine switched off.

Answer 4

Usual answer for when to use the handbrake is "when a pause becomes a wait". ie if it's just a few seconds not necessary, if you are going to be there a while OR there is a safety issue like you are waiting at a pedestrian crossing & pedestrians are crossing in front of you then it is best practice to apply the handbrake.

As long as the car is under control then no fault would normally be recorded for failing to apply the handbrake. (you don't need to put into park during the test. You can put into neutral if you want but again it's not a fault to leave it in "drive" as long as the car is under control)

Answer 5

the best answer would come from a driving instructor in the area where you are taking your test, or ask the AA/RAC. As an aside, if you are in park and the car is shunted you can do expensive damage to the transmission. Park does stop the car moving, but it might break if asked to stop two cars!

Answer 6

when you stop t a light no park or handbrake,when paarkining on a hill both(uphill:turn wheel away from the curb,downhill:towards)

Answer 7

As a senior citizen, I take a great deal of pride in telling you that I answered ALL of the questions correctly--no cheating, no looking ahead, no lie! I really liked it, because I think that most of the old coots that I know won't be able to do as well as I. I can hardly wait for an opportunity to give them the test (I'm assuming that you won't mind if I borrow it.) Granny

Answer 8

If you just stop at a traffic light or have to wait at a round-about you just have to put your handbreak on. I did my auto only license last year. Good choice. so much easier!

Answer 9

Only when your parking the car and geting out of it.