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

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Parking without engaging the handbrake can cause the vehicle to roll backward, potentially leading to accidents. The handbrake serves to brake the vehicle when parked on flat or inclined surfaces, preventing it from moving unintentionally when unattended, thereby avoiding traffic accidents. The correct method to engage the handbrake is: 1. Press the handbrake button before pulling it; 2. Apply gentle force when pulling the handbrake; 3. Engage the handbrake to about 70% of its capacity—pulling it all the way to the top can shorten the lifespan of the handbrake cable. The dangers of driving without releasing the handbrake include: 1. The brake pump cannot provide sufficient braking force, potentially stalling the engine; 2. Accelerated wear of the brake discs and hardening of the brake pads due to friction heat; 3. Stretching of the handbrake cable; 4. Leakage of brake fluid from the wheel cylinders, resulting in brake failure.