Should the Handbrake Be Engaged When Parking an Automatic Transmission Vehicle?

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When parking an automatic transmission vehicle, the handbrake should be engaged. The method for parking an automatic transmission vehicle is as follows: 1. Press the foot brake; 2. Shift from N (Neutral) to R (Reverse); 3. Release the handbrake; 4. Check the rearview mirror to observe the path behind; 5. Gradually release the foot brake; 6. After reversing to the designated position, press the foot brake, engage the handbrake, and then release the foot brake; 7. Press the foot brake and shift from R (Reverse) to N (Neutral); 8. Release the foot brake. The gears of an automatic transmission vehicle are as follows: 1. D (Drive) is the forward gear; 2. S (Sport) is the sports mode driving gear; 3. P (Park) is the parking gear; 4. N (Neutral) is the neutral gear; 5. L (Low) is the low-speed gear; 6. W (Winter) is the snow and rain gear; 7. R (Reverse) is the reverse gear.