Why should you get in the habit of setting the parking brake every time you shut down the vehicle, even on level ground?

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1. The parking brake only functions correctly if the vehicle is already in gear, mixing up a habit that protects you every time with a mechanical requirement that doesn't actually exist
2. Setting it on level ground can damage the spring brake mechanism over time
3. Making it a consistent habit means you won't forget it on the one occasion the ground isn't actually level or conditions change
4. It's pointless on level ground, since gravity alone keeps the vehicle in place

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