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

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LeilaMarie

07/30/25 8:37am

When driving an automatic transmission car, you should shift gears first. The starting procedure is as follows: 1. Insert the key, shift to P (Park), press the brake, shift to N (Neutral), and start the engine; 2. After shifting from N to D (Drive), release the handbrake and foot brake to start moving. The parking procedure for an automatic transmission car is: 1. Slow down and press the brake, shift to N and turn off the engine; 2. Pull the handbrake, release the foot brake, and once the car is completely stationary, shift to P. Important precautions when driving an automatic transmission car include: 1. Do not coast in neutral; 2. Do not shift gears before the car comes to a complete stop; 3. Warm up the car properly; 4. Shift to P and apply the handbrake when parking for an extended period. 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.

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