How to Use an Automatic Transmission Gear Lever?
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The driver should look ahead. Hold the steering wheel with the left hand and lift the right foot off the accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal with the left foot. Use the right hand with appropriate force from the wrist and elbow to accurately push or pull into the selected gear position.
When I first started driving an automatic transmission, I was also confused. The main thing is to remember a few key gears. The P gear is for parking and turning off the engine, especially when parking on a slope—always engage the handbrake before shifting to P, otherwise the transmission gears can get stuck. When shifting to R gear for reversing, make sure to press the brake pedal firmly before shifting; newer cars have a lock button to prevent accidental operation. For normal driving, just use D gear to get around. In traffic jams, remember to switch to N gear and engage the handbrake; keeping it in D gear while holding the brake can overheat the transmission. If you're driving on mountain roads and want to control speed, just switch to M or L gear, and the dashboard will show the current gear. Key point: Always press the brake pedal all the way down before shifting gears! Last time, my neighbor forced the gear lever without pressing the brake, and the transmission needed a major repair costing over 8,000 yuan.
