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How to Step on the Accelerator in an Automatic Car?

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LilaRose

07/29/25 10:26pm

There are several key aspects to stepping on the accelerator in an automatic car, which are: 1. First, turn on the power, step on the brake, and shift gears—not directly into D (Drive) but into N (Neutral) to start the engine, then shift from N to D, release the handbrake, lift the foot brake, and start moving. 2. When waiting at a red light or for a short stop, the correct method is to engage the handbrake and shift to N, not P (Park). Avoid holding the brake pedal down for extended periods (over 30 seconds) while keeping the gear in D. 3. Correct operation: Press the accelerator, and when the RPM rises to the shifting range, slightly ease off the accelerator before pressing it again—this ensures smoother gear shifting. Gradually shift up and increase speed. 4. Gears 1 and 2 can be used for uphill and downhill driving. When going uphill, shift into 1 or 2, and after climbing, return to D for normal driving. When going downhill, shift into a lower gear (L or 2) and use it in combination with the brake. 5. Correct procedure for ending the drive: Bring the car to a stop, step on the brake, engage the handbrake, shift into P, gently lift the foot brake, and remove the key. Many people have the habit of stopping, shifting into P, lifting the foot brake, and then engaging the handbrake—this may cause difficulty shifting gears the next time they drive.

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