Should You Keep Pressing the Gas Pedal or Press It Intermittently in an Automatic Transmission Car?
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You don't need to keep pressing the gas pedal continuously when driving an automatic transmission car. The correct way to operate the gas pedal is to press it down, and when the RPM rises to the gear-shifting range (approximately between 2000-2500 RPM), lightly release the pedal (the automatic transmission will issue a command to shift up) and then press it again. This method ensures smooth gear shifting, allowing for gradual upshifting and acceleration. Below is some related information: Introduction to Automatic Transmission Cars: These cars generally use an automatic transmission (AT) to adjust the speed. While driving, the control system of the automatic transmission automatically selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's RPM and load, replacing the driver's subjective judgment of timing and gear-shifting operations. Additional Information: Automatic transmission cars usually use a hydraulic transmission device to replace the mechanical clutch found in manual transmission cars, so there is no clutch pedal. When the engine RPM is low, the torque transmitted by the fluid is limited and insufficient to propel the car forward. When the gear lever is placed in the drive position and the brake pedal is released, as you press the gas pedal and the engine RPM increases, the transmitted torque grows, pushing the car forward.
