Should You Engage the Handbrake When Parking in Snowy Weather?

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Please do not engage the handbrake when parking in snowy weather. 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 sloped surfaces. The handbrake is typically located within easy reach of the driver's right hand for convenient use. Function of the Handbrake: When parking, it provides resistance to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The parking brake, whether it's the handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force applied by the parking brake is much less than that of the service brake, just enough to prevent rolling on slopes. It is generally used whenever the vehicle needs to be parked, such as at red lights, where the gear can be shifted to neutral and the parking brake (handbrake) applied.