Can You Pull the Handbrake in Neutral?

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McKarter
07/30/25 9:09am
You can pull the handbrake in neutral. Parking the car by pulling the handbrake in neutral is possible and won't cause any damage to the vehicle. However, this practice is not recommended, especially on inclined surfaces. Pulling the handbrake in neutral: You can pull the handbrake in neutral. Parking the car by pulling the handbrake in neutral is possible and won't cause any damage to the vehicle. However, this practice is not recommended, especially on inclined surfaces. Disadvantages of parking by pulling the handbrake in neutral: Parking by pulling the handbrake in neutral won't damage the car, but it's best to avoid doing so. For modern cars, if you don't shift into P (Park) after stopping, the car will continue to sound an alarm when you leave, and you may encounter issues like being unable to remove the key. For vehicles with push-button start, you might even be unable to lock the car.
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