Should You Shift Gear or Engage the Handbrake First When Getting in the Car?

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When getting in the car, you should shift gear first and then engage the handbrake. This is to prevent the car from rolling back when starting on an uphill slope. The correct method to engage the handbrake is: 1. Press the handbrake button before pulling it up; 2. Apply gentle force when pulling the handbrake; 3. The handbrake should be engaged to about 70% of its full capacity, as pulling it all the way to the top will shorten the lifespan of the handbrake cable. The dangers of forgetting to engage the handbrake while driving include: 1. The brake pump cannot provide sufficient braking force, causing the engine to stall; 2. Accelerated wear of the brake disc and hardening of the brake pads due to friction heat; 3. Stretching of the handbrake cable; 4. Leakage of brake caliper fluid, leading to brake failure.