Do You Need to Keep Pressing the Accelerator While Driving?
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It is not necessary to keep pressing the accelerator. Here is some relevant information: 1. Both manual and automatic transmission cars have an accelerator pedal. When you first start driving, you need to familiarize yourself with the car's performance and the sensitivity of the accelerator. Only after understanding these can you know how to press the accelerator and control it effectively. Each car has different performance characteristics, and the sensitivity of the accelerator also varies. After getting the car, lightly press the accelerator and gradually shift gears while observing the speed. If the car accelerates slowly with a light press and the speed does not increase, the accelerator may be less sensitive, requiring you to gradually increase the pressure on the pedal. 2. When pressing the accelerator, use the ball of your foot to gauge the pressure, placing the entire foot on the pedal. Therefore, whether you press lightly or firmly, the toes and heel cannot accurately sense the pressure point—only the ball of your foot can accurately feel the amount of pressure applied to the accelerator.