How to Step on the Accelerator in an Automatic Transmission Car?

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LaRafael
07/25/25 3:27pm
When the car reaches the corresponding RPM, slightly release the accelerator each time it shifts up a gear, then press the accelerator again. Precautions for driving an automatic transmission car are as follows: 1. Do not use the left foot to brake; develop the habit of controlling both the accelerator and brake with the right foot. During normal driving, sometimes the accelerator is not released immediately when braking. Prolonged practice of this can severely damage components such as the clutch and transmission. 2. Avoid frequently flooring the accelerator. The automatic transmission also has gears and adjusts them based on speed, throttle, and load, requiring response time. Therefore, it won't immediately shift to a higher gear, nor will it quickly downshift due to reduced force. Prolonged practice can lead to transmission wear.
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