Do you need to press the button when pulling up the handbrake?

[Briella]

Generally, you do not need to press the handbrake button when pulling it up. Here are some precautions for using the handbrake: Avoid pulling the handbrake to 100%: The purpose of the handbrake is to stabilize the vehicle after stopping to prevent accidents caused by rolling. However, pulling the handbrake to the maximum is not ideal; pulling it to 70%-80% is sufficient. Pulling the handbrake too tightly can shorten the lifespan of the handbrake cable. Other notes: Never engage the handbrake directly while driving at high speeds. Doing so is extremely dangerous because the handbrake typically acts on the rear wheels. Directly applying the handbrake can cause one of the rear wheels to lock up, leading to skidding or even a rollover.