Does an automatic transmission car move when the brake is released?

[ChaseMarie]

An automatic transmission car does not necessarily move when the brake is released; it depends on the actual situation. Whether an automatic transmission car moves when the brake is released primarily depends on which gear the transmission is in. Generally, if the gear is in D (Drive), R (Reverse), or L (Low), the vehicle will move when the brake is released. Situations where an automatic transmission car does not move when the brake is released include: 1. The vehicle is on a very steep slope; 2. Some cars have transmissions that are set not to start unless the accelerator is pressed. An automatic transmission means the driver does not need to shift gears manually; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on speed and traffic conditions. Common types of automatic transmissions in cars include: hydraulic automatic transmissions, hydrostatic automatic transmissions, electric automatic transmissions, stepped mechanical automatic transmissions, and continuously variable mechanical automatic transmissions.