Is Coasting in Neutral Good?

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Coasting in neutral is not advisable. It not only fails to achieve fuel savings but also causes significant wear to components such as the clutch and gears. More importantly, coasting in neutral poses considerable safety risks. When the gearshift is placed in neutral for coasting, the drive wheels lose their driving force, and the power connection between the engine and the drive wheels is severed. The car can only move forward by its own inertia. In the event of an emergency requiring braking, the entire braking force must be provided solely by the braking system. This demands that the brakes supply a substantial amount of force in a very short time, yet the braking system's capacity is limited. Consequently, this will inevitably affect braking performance, at least by extending the stopping distance.