Do You Need to Fully Depress the Brake When Shifting an Automatic Transmission?
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When driving an automatic transmission vehicle, you don't need to press the brake to shift gears, as all shifting actions are autonomously completed by the transmission without manual intervention. Generally, when driving an automatic transmission car, if you accelerate to a certain speed, such as 2500 RPM, and then slightly release the throttle, the transmission will upshift on its own. If you keep pressing the throttle without releasing, some automatic transmission vehicles will delay the shift until higher RPMs. Below are situations where you need to press the brake: 1. Starting in P (Park) gear: When starting the car in P gear, you must press the brake. Since the car is just starting, not pressing the brake can easily cause the vehicle to roll. 2. Driving in N (Neutral) gear: When driving in neutral, you should press the brake. In fact, experienced drivers do not recommend driving in neutral. But if you must shift to neutral, remember to press the brake to avoid emergencies that cannot be resolved. 3. Shifting from N (Neutral) gear: When shifting from N gear to D (Drive) or R (Reverse) gear, you also need to press the brake. Not pressing the brake can cause the car to lurch forward or stop abruptly, which can cause significant damage to the transmission system.
