Do automatic transmission cars also have a handbrake?
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Automatic transmission cars also have a handbrake. The handbrake is a brake disc located where the transmission connects to the drive shaft. It transmits pulling force through steel cables to achieve parking braking. Functions of the handbrake: Used for braking when parking on flat ground or slopes, preventing the vehicle from automatically sliding when unattended and avoiding traffic accidents. The technical name for the handbrake is parking brake, which mainly controls the rear wheels. Its principle is based on the lever mechanism, using steel cables to activate the rear wheel braking device, causing the locking tooth and gear components to automatically engage. Consequences of driving without releasing the handbrake: 1. The brake system warning light on the dashboard remains lit; 2. Weak acceleration; 3. Smoke from the rear wheels and red-hot brake discs; 4. Increased fuel consumption; 5. Accelerated wear of the brake pads.