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Is it necessary to shift into neutral when waiting at a traffic light?

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CarmenAnn

07/30/25 2:40am

Whether to shift into neutral when waiting at a traffic light should be analyzed based on the actual situation. In most cases, it is advisable to shift into neutral when waiting at a red light. However, if the wait time is very short, automatic transmission vehicles do not need to shift into neutral; simply keeping the gear in D and pressing the brake pedal is sufficient. The advantage of this approach is that it is more convenient—once the light turns green, releasing the brake and pressing the accelerator allows you to move forward easily. If the waiting time is longer, such as over a minute, it is recommended to shift into N (neutral) and either press the brake or engage the handbrake. Automatic transmission typically refers to a car's automatic gear-shifting mechanism, where the transmission control system automatically selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load, replacing the driver's subjective judgment and manual gear-shifting operations.

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