What Causes the Car to Roll Even When the Handbrake is Engaged?

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If the car rolls even when the handbrake is engaged, the reason may be that there is slack in the handbrake. You can try tightening the handbrake cable. Here are solutions for automatic and manual transmission cars when the handbrake is engaged but the car still rolls: Manual Transmission: Press the clutch with your left foot and the brake with your right foot, engage any forward gear, pull the handbrake, then turn off the engine. Use the traction of the gear to prevent the car from rolling. Automatic Transmission: Press the brake, shift into P (Park), engage the handbrake, and finally turn off the engine. Utilize the locking mechanism of the automatic transmission's P gear to prevent further rolling. Additional Information: If you notice the car rolling, immediately stop it using the handbrake or foot brake. After stopping, place triangular blocks, stones, etc., under the rear wheels before starting again. If the car's brakes fail to stop it, control the direction to avoid pedestrians or hazardous objects on the road, then steer the rear of the car toward natural obstacles on the roadside to halt the vehicle's movement.