Can an automatic transmission car be shifted into neutral while driving?

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EmeryMarie
07/30/25 9:15am
An automatic transmission car should not be shifted into neutral while driving. Doing so will reduce the vehicle's braking force, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. When the car is in neutral and coasting, the connection between the engine and the drive wheels is lost, and the car moves forward solely by its own inertia. In case of an emergency requiring braking, all braking force must be provided by the brakes alone. Automatic transmission cars are easier to operate than manual transmission cars, as they automatically match gears to speed, whereas manual transmission cars require the driver to manually shift gears based on driving speed. Automatic transmission cars are more user-friendly and convenient to drive.
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