Do You Need to Press the Brake When Starting an Automatic Car?

[ChristopherRose]

For an automatic car, you don't need to press the brake if starting from a stationary position. However, if the car is about to move, you need to press the brake. 1. Starting from a stationary position In this case, the car is usually in "P" gear, which provides braking force. Therefore, you don't need to press the brake to start the car, but from a safety perspective, pressing the brake while starting is a good habit. 2. Moving off When the car is starting at a traffic light or preparing to move, you need to press the brake. This is because the car needs power in such situations, and most automatic models have a lock when shifting from "P" to "R" or "N" gear, requiring the brake to be pressed to successfully shift. Therefore, you need to press the brake before the car starts moving.