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Why can the car still move when the handbrake is engaged?

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Nettie
07/29/2025, 10:16:52 AM

The reasons why a car can still move when the handbrake is engaged are: 1. The car handbrake is an auxiliary braking system of the vehicle's braking system, mainly used to prevent the vehicle from rolling away when parked; 2. The engine has high horsepower; 3. Fasten the seat belt, step on the accelerator pedal, and slightly increase the throttle, the electronic handbrake will automatically release, allowing the car to continue moving. The usage method of the electronic handbrake is: 1. Emergency braking with the electronic handbrake: When the vehicle cannot be stopped with the foot pedal brake, pull the electronic handbrake switch for more than 2 seconds; 2. Turn off the electronic handbrake: Press the electronic handbrake switch while stepping on the brake, and the indicator lights on the dashboard and the switch will turn off; 3. Auto Hold: For vehicles with the Auto Hold function, after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the system will determine the need for braking, and the onboard computer will send a signal to command the braking system to apply appropriate braking force to the vehicle, keeping it in a braked state.

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