Do Automatic Cars Have a Handbrake?

[Gavin]

Automatic cars do have a handbrake, whose function is to keep the vehicle stationary when pulled upward during parking, preventing the car from rolling downhill. Precautions for using the handbrake: 1. Avoid pulling it too tightly to prevent system damage; 2. Avoid using the handbrake for long-term parking on slopes; 3. Do not pull the handbrake while driving at high speeds; 4. Release the handbrake before starting the car. The dangers of driving with the handbrake engaged include: 1. Accelerated wear of the brake disc and hardening of the brake pads due to overheating, leading to decreased braking performance; 2. Excessive wear of the handbrake's brake pads, potentially causing damage to the driveshaft; 3. Locking the rear wheels and snapping the brake cable, which may result in skidding or rollover.