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Behnam A Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Emergency brake/ hand brake

Hi,
which one is more common in America ?
emergency brake or hand brake ?
Is any of them more formal?
Thank you
  

Top answer

I can't answer for US citizens, but you could include 'parking brake' in your question, too. Rover

  • I can't answer for US citizens, but you could include 'parking brake' in your question, too.
  • Rover
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3 Answers
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I can't answer for US citizens, but you could include 'parking brake' in your question, too.

Rover
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Hi Behnam,
According to Longman Contemporary emergency brake is known as an american word while the other one regarded as a british term.
Hope it helps,

Iman
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I'm English, and it's my handbrake.

Rover

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