Should You Release the Throttle When Accelerating in an Automatic Car?
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When accelerating in an automatic car, there is no need to release the throttle. During driving, gear shifting requires no manual operation as the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Correct acceleration method: Simply press the brake pedal fully at the beginning, shift to D (Drive) gear, and the car will automatically adjust gears according to driving conditions. Unlike manual transmissions, there's no need to release the throttle and depress the clutch. Automatic transmission driving techniques: Startup restrictions: The automatic transmission has certain gear limitations when starting the engine. The car can only be started in P (Park) or N (Neutral) gear. Free gear switching while driving: During driving, you can freely shift gears as long as they match the current speed, with the transmission also limiting the highest achievable gear. Automatic transmission driving precautions: Temporary parking on slopes requires handbrake use: When temporarily stopping on crowded uphill or downhill roads to prevent rolling, after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, first shift to N gear and engage the handbrake, then release the brake to check if the vehicle rolls. If no issues occur, shift to P gear. This protects the P gear by preventing gear pressure.
