Is it possible to shift into neutral while driving an automatic transmission car?
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It is not advisable to shift into neutral while driving an automatic transmission car, for the following reasons: 1. Shifting into neutral while driving reduces the vehicle's braking power, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions. 2. Shifting into neutral does not save fuel; in fact, it may even consume more fuel. If you choose to coast in neutral, the car's computer will switch the engine to idle mode, where fuel injection continues. Below are some precautions for driving an automatic transmission car: 1. During normal driving, if the driver intentionally presses the accelerator pedal hard, the automatic transmission's computer may interpret this as a signal to accelerate for overtaking, leading to a downshift to increase torque. 2. Frequently pressing the accelerator pedal hard not only increases fuel consumption but also accelerates abnormal wear and tear on the automatic transmission gearbox.