Can a manual transmission car move without releasing the handbrake?

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Manual transmission cars cannot move without releasing the handbrake. Immediate effects of not releasing the handbrake: Driving with the handbrake engaged directly accelerates wear on the brake discs and causes the brake pads to harden due to overheating. The handbrake cable may also stretch, leading to reduced braking performance. The burning smell sometimes noticed is caused by this, and in severe cases, smoke may emerge from the rear of the car. Long-term effects of not releasing the handbrake: Driving for extended periods with the handbrake engaged can cause the brake calipers to seize, brake fluid to leak, and the brake fluid temperature to rise excessively, resulting in a complete loss of braking function. Generally, the faster the speed while driving with the handbrake engaged, the greater the damage to the braking components, and it can also cause some damage to the tires.