hand brake (noun)

1. Why did the car's hand brake start a stand-up comedy career? Because it had a great 'break' timing!

2. In the gripping climax of the novel, the protagonist's desperate attempt to pull the hand brake saved their life.

3. In the intense anime race, the protagonist expertly pulls the hand brake to execute a perfect drift around the sharp corner.

4. According to Greek mythology, the god of war, Ares, used a celestial hand brake to halt his chariot during battle.