Should the Handbrake Be Applied Before or After Shifting Gears?

[AlexMarie]

The handbrake should be applied before shifting gears. Here is some related knowledge about the handbrake: 1. Function: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, provides resistance to the car when parked to prevent it from rolling. The parking brake, whether it's a handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force of the parking brake is much weaker than that of the service brake, just enough to prevent the car from rolling on a slope. 2. Types: There are different types of parking brakes, such as the mechanical mechanisms operated by hand or foot as mentioned above. Additionally, high-end vehicles are increasingly adopting electronically controlled parking systems, commonly known as electronic handbrakes.