Should I Engage the Handbrake First or Shift to First Gear First?

[GiselleLynn]

Shift to first gear first, then engage the handbrake. Below is a related introduction about the various gears of an automatic transmission car: Gear shifting steps: When starting the car, shifting from P to D will pass through R gear, which will cause a reverse impact on the transmission and damage it. Over time, the damage can be significant. The correct method is to turn on the power, press the brake, shift to N gear, then start the engine and shift to D gear. P gear: This is the parking gear, which uses the mechanical device inside the transmission to lock the rotating part of the car. It must be used only when the vehicle is completely stopped. Additionally, when the car is turned off, the gear must be in P gear. N gear: This is the neutral gear. Generally, when parking briefly, you can shift to neutral. At this time, your right foot can leave the brake pedal to rest. However, if you are on a slope, you still need to press the brake to prevent the car from rolling, unless you engage the handbrake or electronic brake.