What Are the Effects of Engaging the Handbrake While the Car Is Moving?
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The effects of engaging the handbrake while the car is moving depend on the speed of the vehicle: at lower speeds, the car will come to a gradual stop, and the steering wheel may deviate, potentially damaging the brake pads—ranging from wear to outright breakage. Engaging the handbrake at high speeds can cause the rear wheels to lock up, snap the handbrake cable, and lead to drifting, rollovers, or fishtailing, severely compromising driving safety. The dangers of forgetting to release 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 discs and hardening of the brake pads due to friction heat; 3. Stretching of the handbrake cable; 4. Potential leakage of brake fluid from the wheel cylinders, resulting in brake failure.