What are the dangers of driving without engaging the handbrake?

[SarahRose]

Driving without engaging the handbrake can cause significant wear to the brake pads, accompanied by loud abnormal noises, and in severe cases, black smoke. If you forget to engage the handbrake after driving, the driver should promptly pull the handbrake to prevent excessive wear. Forgetting to release the handbrake while driving is one of the common mistakes made by beginners, which accelerates the wear of the brake discs, thereby reducing the vehicle's braking performance. Additional information: 1. Forgetting to release the handbrake while driving will wear out the brake pads, shortening their service life, and over time, it may lead to brake failure. 2. If the handbrake is not released, a red light on the dashboard will remain lit. If you realize you haven't released the handbrake while driving, you should check and, depending on the wear of the brake components, perform necessary repairs or replacements.