Does Starting an Automatic Car Without Pressing the Brake Damage the Vehicle?
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Starting an automatic car without pressing the brake does not cause any damage to the vehicle. However, for manual transmission cars, if the gear is not in neutral before starting, the vehicle might lurch forward upon ignition, potentially causing collisions and damage. Below are the relevant details: Precautions: An automatic car can be started with or without pressing the brake, and neither method will cause any harm to the car. However, for safety reasons, it is advisable to press the brake when starting on an incline. In automatic cars, the brake pedal must be pressed to start the engine, as it is a safety design feature; otherwise, the car will not start normally. Introduction to Automatic Cars: An automatic car typically refers to a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission (AT) that adjusts the speed automatically. While driving, the control system of the automatic transmission selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load. Automatic cars usually use a hydraulic transmission device instead of the mechanical clutch found in manual cars, hence they do not have a clutch pedal.