Subject 2: Should You Pull the Handbrake or Shift Gears First When Getting Out of the Car?

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After completing the driving test for Subject 2, when getting out of the car, you can first shift to neutral and then pull the handbrake. Of course, you can also pull the handbrake first and then shift to neutral. There are no specific requirements for this sequence, and you can operate according to personal habits. Just remember not to forget to pull the handbrake and shift to neutral. Below is the relevant introduction: 1. Handbrake: The professional term for the handbrake is the auxiliary brake. Unlike the principle of the main brake, it uses a steel wire cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the car. Long-term use of the handbrake will cause the steel wire to undergo plastic deformation. Since this deformation is irreversible, long-term use will reduce its effectiveness, and the handbrake's travel will also increase. 2. Return Spring: The handbrake is also used in conjunction with a return spring. When the handbrake is pulled for braking, the spring is stretched; when the handbrake is released, the spring returns to its original length. Long-term use of the handbrake will also cause corresponding deformation in the spring.