What are the criteria for judging neutral coasting?
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When the car is in motion, as long as the gear is not in positions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or R, it is considered neutral coasting. Relevant details are as follows: Neutral coasting refers to the operation method where the driver shifts the gear lever to the neutral position while the vehicle is moving, disengaging the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, and relying on the vehicle's inertia to move. Neutral coasting must be performed under conditions that ensure safety and normal vehicle technical conditions. Engine-off coasting is prohibited, especially when descending steep or long slopes, where neither engine-off nor neutral coasting is allowed. Impact: If the gear is shifted to neutral while driving and emergency braking is applied, the chassis transmission system is not connected to the engine, resulting in the absence of engine braking assistance. This can lead to poor braking performance (especially for overloaded vehicles), causing the vehicle to lose balance and slide sideways, ultimately leading to accidents due to loss of control. Moreover, the harder and faster the braking, the worse the braking force becomes, exacerbating the sliding effect.