Is it necessary to press the brake when shifting gears in an automatic transmission car?
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Automatic transmission cars require pressing the brake when shifting gears. Generally, these cars have gear positions such as P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), and D (Drive). The reason for pressing the brake during gear shifting is to prevent misoperation and ensure safety. Regardless of whether the gears can be freely switched between each other, shifting gears while the vehicle is in motion is unsafe and can also cause some damage to the car's transmission. Some automatic transmission models do not require pressing the brake when shifting gears because many models are designed with an unlock button that prevents shifting from P to other gear positions without pressing the brake. Some vehicles even prohibit shifting from P to other gear positions if the accelerator is pressed to a certain depth, even when the brake is pressed. For safety reasons, it is recommended to press the brake when performing gear-shifting operations in automatic transmission vehicles, just as one should develop the habit of pressing the clutch when starting a manual transmission car.