Should You Drive an Automatic Transmission Car with One Foot or Two Feet?

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SanLouis
07/30/25 9:44am
Automatic transmission cars are driven with one foot. Automatic transmission vehicles do not have a clutch pedal; they only have a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal. When driving an automatic transmission car, you should use your right foot to operate both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal. The left foot should remain stationary on the left side. Below is more information about automatic transmission: 1. Function: Automatic transmission in cars means that the vehicle shifts gears automatically without requiring the driver to manually shift gears. The car intelligently selects the appropriate gear based on driving conditions and traffic situations, providing great convenience for driving. 2. Gear Introduction: (1). P--Parking, Park gear. When you park the car and do not need to move, the gear is in this position, and the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling. (2). R--Reverse gear, Reverse gear. Used when reversing. (3). N--Neutral, Neutral gear. Used when temporarily stopping (e.g., at a red light). Note that this gear position indicates neutral, and to prevent the vehicle from rolling on a slope, you must keep the brake pedal pressed. (4). D--Drive gear, also known as the driving gear. As the name suggests, this gear is used when moving forward. (5). 2--Low gear, used when climbing a steep slope or starting on a significantly inclined slope.
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