Do You Need to Press the Brake to Start the Car?
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Currently, automatic transmission vehicles have two design modes: one requires pressing the brake to start, while the other does not. Most automatic cars do not require pressing the brake to start unless the gear is in N (Neutral) and the handbrake is not engaged. In such cases, pressing the brake is necessary for safety reasons. How Automatic Transmission Works: 1. When starting in P (Park), you must press the brake to shift into any other gear. Without pressing the brake, the gear lever cannot be moved due to a safety lock mechanism. 2. If shifting from N to D (Drive) or R (Reverse), you must also press the brake. This is because the vehicle transitions from a stationary state to motion. Failing to press the brake could cause the vehicle to jerk forward or backward abruptly, leading to safety hazards and significant damage to the transmission system. While driving, shifting from D to R without pressing the brake is not allowed. However, shifting from D to sport mode S does not require pressing the brake. Similarly, manual mode does not require it. When parking and shifting from N to P, you must press the brake; otherwise, the gear lever cannot be moved.