What are the effects of forgetting to release the handbrake while reversing?
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If the car is in motion, it may stall due to the influence of the handbrake. If you apply some throttle and reverse normally, there won't be much impact. However, if the reversing time is too long, it may affect the brakes. Below is some relevant information: Meaning of the handbrake: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, provides resistance to the car when parked to prevent it from rolling. The parking brake, whether it's a handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. The force of the parking brake is much weaker than that of the service brake, just enough to prevent the car from rolling on a slope. Types of parking brakes: There are different types of parking brakes, such as the mechanical ones operated by hand or foot as mentioned above. Additionally, high-end vehicles are increasingly adopting electronically controlled parking systems, commonly known as electronic handbrakes.