How to Drive an Automatic Transmission Car?
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Automatic transmission car driving method: Insert the key and turn it to the ON position, press the brake, shift to N gear, start the engine, then shift to D gear, release the handbrake, lift the foot brake to start. This starting method can avoid the transmission experiencing a reverse impact after starting the engine in P gear. When stopping at a red light or for a short time, after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, pull the handbrake and shift to N gear. After finishing driving, press the brake, when the car comes to a complete stop, pull the handbrake, shift to P gear, lift the foot brake, and remove the key. If you want to overtake, you can first release the accelerator, then press it down again, this will make the transmission automatically downshift to meet the demand, after completing the overtaking, release the accelerator, and the gear will return to the current gear matching the vehicle speed. If encountering uphill or downhill driving, you should switch to low gear to fully utilize the engine's torque, and after finishing the uphill or downhill, shift back to D gear.
When I first started with an automatic transmission, I was quite nervous, but I found it surprisingly easy once I got the hang of it. First, press the brake to start the engine, then check the gear: use P for parking, R for reversing, and D for driving forward. To start, simply release the brake and gently press the accelerator; the car will move on its own. At red lights, it automatically slows down, saving you the hassle of using the clutch. Just remember not to shift gears while the car is moving, especially avoiding shifting to R at high speeds to prevent damaging the transmission. Always shift to P, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine after stopping. The biggest advantage of driving an automatic is the reduced fatigue in city traffic, and it's very beginner-friendly. On weekends, I often drive to the suburbs for fun, and this mode of operation has significantly enhanced my driving enjoyment.
