What Happens If You Don't Engage the Parking Brake in a Car?

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If the parking brake is not engaged in a car, the vehicle may roll backward, which can easily lead to accidents. In such situations, the driver's focus is on pressing the accelerator and releasing the clutch, often neglecting the foot brake, causing the car to slide backward. Additionally, the constant honking from vehicles behind adds to the driver's stress. In a panic, lifting the clutch may cause the car to stall and rapidly roll backward, potentially colliding with the vehicle behind. Emergency measures: Whenever a car is stuck on a slope and starts rolling backward, the driver's first action should be to stay calm and avoid panic. Quickly press the foot brake to stop the car, then gently engage the parking brake and slowly release the foot brake. It's best to keep the foot on the foot brake until confirming that the parking brake is securely engaged before releasing the foot brake.