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Old 08-17-2014, 07:09 AM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Simonas View Post
I have a brilliant idea.

How about Americans start using the parking brake. You know, the little pedal on the left side. I still haven't figured out why people never seem to use them, even if they are at the top of a steep mountain road.
I wasn't taught to set the parking brake just leave it in gear (manual) unless on a steep hill. Started using it when I got my first car with a hand brake.
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