2007 Dodge Grand Caravan: Hand Brake Check

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Q: How does one check and release hand break on 07 caravan?

A: As shown in the video..
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Applications: Stop auto reverse, body injury (either to yourself while working under the vehicle or to some one at the rear of the vehicle) and property damage.

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Relevant Background: "In road vehicles, the parking brake, also known as a hand brake or emergency brake (e-brake),[1] is a mechanism used to keep the vehicle securely motionless when parked. Historically, it was also used to help perform an emergency stop should the main hydraulic brakes fail.[2] Parking brakes often consist of a cable connected to two wheel brakes, which is then connected to a pulling mechanism. In most vehicles, the parking brake operates only on the rear wheels,[3] which have reduced traction while braking. The mechanism may be a hand-operated lever, a straight pull handle located near the steering column or a foot-operated pedal located with the other pedals...In vehicles with automatic transmissions, the parking brake was originally intended for emergency stopping (for instance, if the foot brake completely failed due to a loss of hydraulic pressure or other malfunction).[4] As safety regulations became more stringent in the 1980s, and modern brake systems became more reliable (using dual-circuit hydraulics and low-brake-fluid sensors),[5] the likelihood of brake failure reduced; in most cases this failure might be indicated through a brake warning light appearing on the dashboard.[6][7] In the event of brake failure, the parking brake lever should be slowly engaged to prevent locking up the wheels and reduce speed..." (Parking Brake", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parking_brake)

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Relevant Material: "Back-up collisions happen when a driver reverses the car into an object, person, or other car. Although most cars come equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, they are inadequate on many vehicles for detecting small children or objects close to the ground, which fall in the car's blind spot, particularly directly aft. That area has been called a "killing zone."[1] Large trucks have much larger blind spots that can hide entire vehicles and large adults...According to research by the advocacy web site kidsandcars.org, back up collisions were the leading cause (34%) for U.S. non-traffic fatalities of children under 15 from 2006–2010.[2] The U.S. Center for Disease Control reported that from 2001–2003, an estimated 7,475 children (CI = 4,453--10,497) (2,492 per year) under the age of 15 were treated for automobile back-over incidents.[3] About 300 fatalities per year result from backup collisions...Prevention organizations suggest that parents use common sense, and also take safety measures such as installing cross view mirrors, audible collision detectors, backup camera, or some type of reverse backup sensors. Furthermore, safer backing up is done when the driver turns completely around and looks out of the rear window of the car, rather than relying on mirrors. This provides a wider field of vision and better control of the vehicle.." ("Back up Collision", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Back-up_collision)
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Relevant statistics on back over accidents: « "A 2006 Transport Canada research paper posted on the NHTSA website states 900 Canadians were struck and injured by reversing vehicles every year between 1992 and 2001." (« "‘Backover’ accidents a hidden problem in Canada", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/news/toronto/backover-accidents-a-hidden-problem-in-canada/article4488985/)
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Relevant Global statistics : " Every year, roughly 1.3 million people die in car accidents worldwide – an average of 3,287 deaths per day." ("Global Car Accident Statistics", https://safer-america.com/car-accident-statistics/#Global)

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Relevant Insurance Coverage: Auto Insurance
a) Liability for body injury and proeprty damage
b) Collision
c) Upset
d) Accident Benefits Coverage
e) Uninsured Auto
f) Travel & Health Coverage
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Location: North America

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