How Long Does It Take to Get a Driver's License for an Automatic Transmission Car?
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Generally, it takes about two months to obtain the license, depending on the candidate's performance in the exams. Below are some precautions for driving an automatic transmission car: 1. Use N Gear When Waiting at Lights: Some drivers of automatic transmission cars often keep the gear lever in D gear while waiting at red lights or in traffic jams, simultaneously pressing the brake pedal. If the wait is short, this is acceptable. However, for longer stops, it is better to shift into N gear and engage the handbrake. This is because when the gear lever is in D gear, the automatic transmission car usually has a slight forward movement. Prolonged pressing of the brake pedal forcibly stops this movement, causing the transmission fluid temperature to rise and the fluid to degrade, especially when the air conditioning system is running and the engine is idling at a higher speed. 2. Accelerate Gradually When Starting: When starting an automatic transmission car, avoid stomping on the accelerator pedal, as this only increases the engine speed, leading to loud engine noise, transmission wear, and fuel wastage. Instead, press the accelerator pedal gently to allow the engine speed to increase uniformly. After the speed increases, lightly release the accelerator pedal before pressing it again. This method results in faster speed gain and smoother acceleration. During driving, avoid rapidly pressing the accelerator pedal to the floor, as this triggers the automatic transmission's "forced downshift" control, immediately forcing the transmission into a lower gear. This can cause the engine speed to rise excessively, increasing friction plate wear in the transmission and raising the transmission fluid temperature. 3. Avoid Coasting in Neutral: Some drivers, accustomed to coasting in neutral to save fuel in manual transmission cars, may shift the automatic transmission lever into neutral before red lights or on downhill slopes. However, this can damage the automatic transmission. In this scenario, the gears in the automatic transmission rotate at high speeds driven by the wheels, reaching up to 3000 RPM instantly. Due to insufficient oil supply from the transmission pump, the gears may lack adequate lubrication, leading to wear and overheating, which can shorten the transmission's lifespan. Therefore, coasting in neutral should be strictly avoided in automatic transmission cars.
