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Can an automatic transmission be shifted into N gear when going downhill?

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JakeAnn

07/30/25 7:39am

An automatic transmission should not be shifted into N gear when going downhill. Below are the relevant explanations: 1. Legal provisions: The 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' explicitly states that coasting in neutral or coasting with the engine off is prohibited when going downhill. During the driving test for a driver's license, coasting in neutral for more than 3 seconds is listed as a point deduction item and results in test failure. 2. Speed control: When coasting in neutral downhill, the car's speed gradually increases due to gravity, which is very dangerous. To control speed, frequent braking is required. Excessive and frequent braking can exceed the cooling capacity of the brakes, causing their temperature to rise rapidly and leading to brake fade. 3. Reduced friction: At this point, the friction torque of the brakes significantly decreases, resulting in severely insufficient braking force or even complete loss of braking power, leading to longer braking distances or the inability to stop the car. Therefore, coasting in neutral downhill and relying solely on the car's braking system to control speed is extremely dangerous.

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