Should the Handbrake Be Up or Down While Driving?

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While driving, the handbrake should be down. Concept of the Handbrake: The parking brake, commonly referred to as the handbrake, is a manual brake installed in motor vehicles. It is used to stabilize the vehicle after it has come to a stop, preventing accidents caused by rolling on inclined surfaces. The handbrake is typically located within easy reach of the driver's right hand for convenient operation. Function of the Handbrake: When parking, the handbrake provides resistance to prevent the vehicle 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 parking brake exerts much less force than the service brake, just enough to prevent the vehicle from rolling on a slope. It is generally used whenever the vehicle needs to be parked. At traffic lights, you can also shift to neutral and engage the parking brake, i.e., the handbrake.