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What does it mean to release the handbrake?

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VonJulian

08/31/25 3:56am

Releasing the handbrake means to disengage the handbrake. Here are the practical applications of the handbrake in real situations: When parking and turning off the engine: Always remember to engage the handbrake when parking and turning off the engine. If the driver fails to engage the handbrake after parking, the car may start moving without a driver, leading to accidents. Especially on slopes, shift into gear, engage the handbrake, and wait for the vehicle to stabilize before exiting. When used in conjunction with neutral gear: The handbrake is often used together with neutral gear. When waiting at a red light, remember to engage the handbrake after shifting into neutral. This not only prevents the car from rolling on uneven roads but also allows the right foot to take a brief rest from the brake pedal.

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MacPenelope

09/12/25 7:16am

Releasing the handbrake means disengaging the parking brake. The most common scenario when I drive is before starting: first press the foot brake, then use my thumb to press the handbrake button and gently lower it all the way down until I hear a click before releasing. If I don't fully release it and step on the accelerator, the red warning light with an exclamation mark on the dashboard will stay on, and the wheels will be dragged and unable to move. Once when I was driving a friend's old car, the handbrake was frozen and couldn't be released, so I had to pour hot water on the rear wheel area to thaw it. Nowadays, the new electronic handbrakes are much more convenient—just shift to D and step on the accelerator, and it automatically releases.

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