2008 GMC Acadia: Parking Brakes

 


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Q: How does one engage parking brakes for a 2008 GMC Acadia?
A: As shown in the video...

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Applications: Parking, Storage, Stops on Inclined road Surface, Loading/Unloading Zones

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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..." ("Parking Brake", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parking_brake)
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Relevant article: "A car hits a pedestrian/ cyclist : Pedestrian can pop up out of nowhere in parking lots. They come of out the store, cross through parking spots, get out of their vehicles. If you hit a pedestrian you may or may not be found to be at fault depending on the situation.
A moving car hits a stationary vehicle : This is one of the most frequent types of parking lot accidents. You’re backing out of a space or driving into a spot and hit another vehicle.
A vehicle hits a stationary object : There are many things you could hit in a parking lot - median, curb, shopping cart, traffic sign, light post. If you hit these, you’ll be 100% at fault.
Two cars backing up hit each other : Two vehicles backing out of parking spots at the same time can risk hitting each other. In this instance, both drivers usually share fault.
A vehicle backs out of a parking space into another parked or moving vehicle : If you are backing out of a parking spot, you must yield to oncoming traffic. If you hit a vehicle you will be at fault. Two cars competing for the same parking spot collide : In this case, both drivers will have some responsibility for the collision...A vehicles rear ends and other at a stop sign : If you rear end another vehicle, at a stop sign, or other areas within the parking lot, you will most likely be at fault. Pay attention to your surroundings, watch your speed, and drive safe." (« « "Common Types of Parking Lot Accidents", https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thinkinsure.ca/insurance-help-centre/parking-lot-accident.amp.html)
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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:
a) Liability both for body injury and proeprty damage 
b) Collision 
c) Upset
d) Accident Benefits Coverage 
e) Uninsured Auto
f) Travel & health which covers collision waiver for rental vehicles
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