Parking in N Gear with Handbrake or P Gear with Handbrake?
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Parking in P gear with handbrake. Below are the relevant introductions about the handbrake and gear shifting: Handbrake: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, functions to provide resistance to the car when parked, preventing it from rolling. The parking brake, also known as the handbrake or the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force of the parking brake is much weaker than that of the service brake, only sufficient to prevent the car from rolling on slopes. Gear Shifting: Gear shifting refers to the transmission, which is used to change the torque and speed of the engine crankshaft to meet the varying needs of driving wheel traction and speed under different driving conditions such as starting, accelerating, driving, and overcoming various road obstacles.
As an ordinary person who drives frequently, I never hesitate to shift into P mode and engage the handbrake every time I park. This habit gives me much more peace of mind when on slopes or uneven roads. The core design of P mode is to lock the transmission, firmly holding the car in place; if you only shift into N mode and pull the handbrake, there's a risk that the handbrake might not be tight enough or could fail due to wear, potentially causing the car to slide and even leading to a rear-end collision or scratches. I once experienced a minor accident firsthand: I forgot to shift into P mode and only pulled the handbrake while parking on a slope, resulting in the car rolling back slightly and hitting a curb, scratching the front bumper and costing me some money to repair. Since then, I strongly recommend everyone develop the fixed routine of shifting into P mode and engaging the handbrake. This is not only safe and reliable but also reduces unnecessary stress on the transmission, extending the vehicle's lifespan. Remember, driving safety is no small matter—a small habit can save you from big trouble.
