How to Use the Foot Brake in an Automatic Transmission Car?
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The method for using the foot brake in an automatic transmission car is: 1. Press the pedal with your left foot to activate it; 2. Press the pedal firmly again with your left foot, then release it to disengage the parking brake. The foot brake consists of a pedal, master cylinder, vacuum pump, oil pipes, wheel cylinders, brake pads, brake discs, and an ABS pump. Its function is to slow down or stop the vehicle while driving and prevent the vehicle from rolling after stopping. The gears in an automatic transmission car include: 1. P (Park) for parking; 2. R (Reverse) for reversing; 3. N (Neutral) for neutral; 4. D (Drive) for driving forward; 5. M (Manual) for manual mode; 6. L (Low) for low gear; 7. S (Sport) for sport mode.
When I first drove an automatic transmission car, I was a bit confused about the operation of the parking brake, but later I figured it out. Simply put, the parking brake is used to lock the tires when parking to prevent the car from rolling. When you're ready to park, first press the brake pedal to bring the car to a complete stop, then shift the gear to P (Park), and at this point, step on the parking brake button with your foot to lock the car; before starting to drive, you must first press the brake pedal, ignite the engine, shift to D (Drive) or R (Reverse), then release the parking brake, and finally slowly lift the brake pedal to accelerate and start moving. If you forget to release the parking brake and start directly, the car may shake or not move, and the dashboard might light up a warning light. Developing this habit is crucial, especially for beginners parking in hilly areas, like on slopes, where using the parking brake can prevent the danger of rolling. After practicing a few times, it became second nature to me, making daily driving much safer.
