What Happens If You Don't Engage the Handbrake When Parking?

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Not engaging the handbrake when parking can cause the car to roll and wear out the brake pads. If the parking spot is on a slope, it is essential to fully engage the handbrake, especially on steeper inclines. The handbrake, also known as the parking brake, provides resistance to prevent the car from rolling when parked. It functions similarly to the parking gear in automatic transmissions, locking the drive shaft or rear wheels. Electronic handbrakes use electronic control to achieve parking braking. Their working principle is the same as mechanical handbrakes—both rely on the friction between the brake disc and brake pads to control parking braking—but the control mechanism shifts from a mechanical handbrake lever to an electronic button.