Which one is the handbrake in an automatic transmission car?
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In an automatic transmission car, the handbrake is the button marked with the letter P, located on the left side of the gear lever. You can operate it by pulling it outward. The handbrake is an auxiliary brake that uses a steel cable connected to the rear brake shoes to brake the vehicle. Types of handbrakes include: pull-handle handbrake systems, button-type handbrake systems, press-or-lift handbrake systems, foot-pedal-operated handbrake systems, and automatic braking systems that do not require buttons or switch presses. Automatic transmission cars do not require the driver to manually shift gears. The vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Generally, automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, and L. Automatic transmissions typically use hydraulic transmission devices to replace the mechanical clutch in manual transmission cars, so there is no clutch pedal. When the engine speed is low, the torque transmitted by the fluid is limited and insufficient to propel the car forward. When the gear lever is placed in the drive position and the brake pedal is released, as the accelerator is pressed and the engine speed increases, the transmitted torque increases, pushing the car forward.
