Revision question · Leaving the vehicle

You need to stop and get out of your vehicle. When should you use the parking brake?

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After the service brake has been released

Only if you park on a gradient

Whenever you leave the vehicle

After the air pressure has dropped

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Whenever you leave the vehicleThis was the right answer

It's an offence to leave your vehicle unattended at any time without applying the parking brake.

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Rule 239Highway Code rule · These ask the ordinary parked-vehicle duties of applying the parking brake and stopping the engine before leaving; full air gauges, a reset retarder or hazard lamps do not secure the vehicle.

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