How to Control Speed When Driving an Automatic Car?

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LaAlexa
07/29/25 4:47pm
Methods to control speed when driving an automatic car include: 1. Shift into a low gear and use the engine to control speed; 2. Gently press the accelerator; 3. Apply the brakes. The correct method to park an automatic car is to shift the gear to N (Neutral) after the car comes to a complete stop, engage the handbrake and turn off the engine, then shift the gear to P (Park). The function of an automatic transmission is to utilize planetary gear mechanisms for gear shifting. It can automatically shift gears based on the degree of accelerator pedal pressure and changes in vehicle speed, allowing the driver to simply control the speed by operating the accelerator pedal. The gear positions on an automatic car are: 1. P (Park) for parking and starting; 2. R (Reverse) for reversing; N (Neutral) for no gear engagement; 3. D (Drive) for forward movement, also known as the driving gear; 4. S (Sport) for sport mode; 5. L (Low) for low gear.
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