emergency brake
noun
: a brake (as on an automobile) that can be used for stopping in the event of failure of the main brakes and to keep the vehicle from rolling when parked
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As a student, Allen was also featured in a local news report in 2017 for developing a prototype emergency brake for wheelchairs.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
As a student, Allen was also featured in a local news report in 2017 for developing a prototype emergency brake for wheelchairs.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The grandfather stopped the vehicle for an unknown reason in Halifax, about 192 miles from London, last year, and failed to apply the electronic emergency brake on his vehicle.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
As a student, Allen was also featured in a local news report in 2017 for developing a prototype emergency brake for wheelchairs.
—Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
The grandfather stopped the vehicle for an unknown reason in Halifax, about 192 miles from London, last year, and failed to apply the electronic emergency brake on his vehicle.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Once stationary, deactivate all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights remain unlit, minimizing the chance of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Emergency brake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emergency%20brake. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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