What happens if I drive a distance without releasing the handbrake?

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Driving a distance without releasing the handbrake can cause varying degrees of damage to the car's brake pads, and the warning light on the dashboard will also illuminate. Once noticed, the handbrake should be released promptly. Relevant information about the parking brake is as follows: 1. Introduction: The parking brake, commonly known as the handbrake, provides resistance when the car is parked to prevent it from rolling. The parking brake, whether it's the handbrake or the parking gear in an automatic transmission, locks the drive shaft or rear wheels. 2. Types: There are different types of parking brakes, such as mechanical systems operated by hand or foot. Additionally, high-end vehicles are increasingly adopting electronically controlled parking systems, commonly referred to as electronic handbrakes.