What is the difference between parking gear and handbrake?

[McDominic]

The differences between parking gear and handbrake are: 1. The engine can only be started when the gear lever is in the P or N position. To move out of these positions while the ignition is on, you must press the brake pedal and simultaneously press the handle button. 2. Vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions cannot be started by towing. Due to the flexible connection between the torque converter and the engine, the transmission cannot rotate the crankshaft in reverse. 3. The P gear can serve as an auxiliary brake to the handbrake but cannot replace it. For prolonged parking, the gear lever should be placed in the P position while the handbrake must be engaged. 4. For short-term stops while driving, you can leave the gear in D and hold the brake pedal; there is no need to shift to P gear.