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Should an Automatic Transmission Car Be Shifted to Neutral at a Red Light?

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ChristopherAnn

07/30/25 5:56am

Whether to shift an automatic transmission car to neutral at a red light depends on the situation: 1. Shift to neutral if the red light lasts more than 30 seconds; 2. Simply apply the brake if the red light lasts less than 30 seconds. An automatic transmission refers to a system where the driver does not need to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on speed and traffic conditions. Precautions for shifting gears in an automatic transmission car: 1. Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting gears; 2. Do not immediately press the accelerator pedal hard after shifting; 3. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear; 4. The gear lever must be shifted from P gear while the brake is pressed; 5. Do not shift into N gear while driving to coast; 6. Do not push into P gear while the vehicle is moving; 7. When changing direction, switching between D and R gears should only be done after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; 8. Placing the gear in N while driving prevents the oil pump from supplying oil normally for lubrication, which can cause the internal components of the transmission to overheat and become damaged.

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