Should You Release the Handbrake or Shift Gears First When Starting an Automatic Car?

[LeStephanie]

When starting an automatic car, you should shift gears first and then release the handbrake. The starting steps are as follows: 1. Press the start button or turn the key to start the vehicle; 2. Press the brake pedal with your right foot and release the handbrake; 3. Shift the gear from P (Park) to D (Drive); 4. After shifting to D, slowly release the brake pedal with your right foot. In an automatic transmission, the driver does not need to manually shift gears as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The gear positions include: 1. P (Park) for parking and starting; 2. R (Reverse) for reversing; 3. N (Neutral) for neutral; 4. D (Drive) for forward movement, also known as the driving gear; 5. L (Low) for low-speed driving; 6. S (Sport) for sport mode.