Should the handbrake be released or pulled up when driving?

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When starting the car, the handbrake needs to be released, and when parking, the handbrake needs to be pulled up. The commonly referred to "releasing the handbrake" means lowering the handbrake. Below is additional information about the handbrake: 1. The professional term for the handbrake is the auxiliary brake. Unlike the principle of the main brake, it uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the vehicle. Long-term use of the handbrake can cause plastic deformation of the steel cable. Since this deformation is irreversible, prolonged use will reduce its effectiveness, and the handbrake's travel distance will increase. 2. After pulling the handbrake, a hydraulic auxiliary cylinder is used to push the main hydraulic cylinder beneath the car, which then drives the air valve (this design is intended to prevent air noise from being heard in the cabin). Once the air valve is activated, it engages the brake driveshaft.