Can You Turn Off the Engine Without Engaging the Handbrake?

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You can turn off the engine without engaging the handbrake, but for manual transmission cars, failing to engage the handbrake may lead to the vehicle rolling away and causing an accident. Introduction to the Car Handbrake: Its professional name is the auxiliary brake. Unlike the main braking system, it uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to apply braking force to the vehicle. Hazards of Incorrect Handbrake Usage: Driving with the handbrake engaged can directly accelerate wear on the brake discs and cause the brake pads to harden due to overheating, as well as stretch the handbrake cable. Prolonged driving with the handbrake engaged may also lead to the brake calipers seizing, brake fluid leakage, excessive brake fluid temperature, and complete loss of braking function.