How to Use the Handbrake in the Car?
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How to use the handbrake in the car: 1. Release the handbrake: Press the button on the head of the handbrake, pull it upward, and then push the handle all the way down. 2. Engage the handbrake: Simply pull the handle upward to a higher position. The handbrake is an auxiliary brake, and its principle differs from that of the main brake. It uses a steel wire cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the car. The functions of the handbrake are: 1. When parking, pulling up the handbrake keeps the vehicle stationary and prevents it from rolling downhill. 2. While driving, pulling up the handbrake during a turn can create a drifting effect. 3. In emergencies, the handbrake can be used as a brake.
Having driven manual transmission cars for over a decade, I've accumulated considerable experience with handbrake usage. When parking, remember to fully depress the brake pedal first, then firmly pull the handbrake lever upward until you feel distinct resistance - at which point a red warning light will illuminate on the dashboard. The crucial technique for slope parking: when facing downhill, turn the steering wheel toward the curb, engage the handbrake, then shift into reverse gear; when facing uphill, shift into first gear - this creates dual protection against rolling. Never forget to disengage the handbrake before starting - lightly press the accelerator while gradually releasing the handbrake until you hear the click indicating full release. Once I drove half a kilometer with the handbrake engaged, resulting in smoking tires, which ingrained my habit of checking the dashboard before moving off.
