# Why You Should Avoid Shifting To Park Without Engaging The Emergency Brake First

> Traditional automotive procedure dictates that, when you park your car somewhere, you should shift the gear selector to park and engage the emergency brake.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1838373/avoid-shift-to-park-engage-parking-brake/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=680da0bf483d8034d65dda88)
- **Published:** 2025-04-27
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #brake #emergency #park #shifting #without #avoid #engage #engaging
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