Should You Turn Off the Engine During a One or Two-Minute Traffic Jam?

[Robinson]

A one or two-minute traffic jam does not require turning off the engine. Here are the specific details: Turning off the engine increases fuel consumption: During a one or two-minute traffic jam, each start-up increases fuel consumption. If you don't travel far before braking again, it not only wastes gasoline but also increases brake pad wear. The correct approach is: for automatic transmission vehicles, shift to neutral (N) and engage the handbrake; for manual transmission vehicles, shift to neutral and engage the handbrake. Maintain sufficient distance: During traffic jams, vehicles move slowly. When starting, ensure you maintain enough following distance. This helps avoid rear-end collisions if the car in front suddenly stops and provides sufficient time and distance to slow down or stop when braking next.