I had my e-brake cable hang when I was taking my drivers test to get my license. The old K10 had probably never had the parking brake used ever before this (it's an auto and park worked). I get to the point they ask you to parallel park as if you were leaving it for the night. Turn the wheels toward the curb, park brake, the whole deal. State trooper says "okay, let's pull out and head back."
I pulled the lever, heard the pop of the pedal jumping up, start to pull out and I realize it's taking a lot more fuel to get going than I expected. RPMs climbing and we aren't moving. I started to panic realizing it was hung and I wasn't about to pass this test. Without taking my foot off the gas I pulled the release again and with my left foot I kick the pedal a bit higher and we're off with jump. The trooper looked at me, down to her clipboard, and jotted some notes.
I knew I was done for. She doesn't tell you if you pass or fail right there. You have to wait. I was sick, all my buddies were going to shame me for my failed attempt at getting my license... Turns out, she just marked me down for leaving the spot too violently or something. I can't remember the wording but it was the only thing I was docked points for. Passed with a 96.
Not sure if my experience will help but that is how I got out of a jam nearly 20 years ago.
