Should I engage the gear or release the handbrake first when starting the car?

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OHeidi
07/29/25 10:32pm
When starting the car, you should engage the gear first. The reason for engaging the gear before releasing the handbrake is primarily for safety considerations. When starting, you may not know whether the ground is level. If it's on a slope and you release the handbrake first, the car will be in a neutral coasting state. At this point, the vehicle may roll in the direction of the slope without any braking, which can easily lead to a safety accident. However, if you engage the gear first and then release the handbrake, the car will receive a force from the engine idle when in first gear. This force can prevent the vehicle from rolling backward in neutral, effectively avoiding potential dangers.
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