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What are the techniques and methods for driving an automatic transmission vehicle?

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Carter

08/28/25 6:56am

Here is a related introduction to the techniques and methods for driving an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. Starting: After starting the engine, wait a few seconds before shifting into gear to allow the transmission to be fully lubricated. Then, press the brake, engage the correct gear, and slowly release the brake pedal to start the vehicle normally. 2. Driving on general roads: Simply place the gear selector in the D position and gradually increase the throttle. There is no special need to accelerate abruptly. When driving in D, continuously pressing the accelerator does not necessarily shift to a higher gear. On the contrary, if the throttle opening is too large, it may result in a downshift. The correct operation is to release the throttle to upshift in advance and press the throttle to downshift in advance once the RPM reaches a certain value. 3. Driving uphill: When driving on short and small slopes, place the gear selector in D or 2 and control the throttle to complete the ascent. For long and steep slopes, set the gear lever to 1, and once the speed exceeds 30 km/h, shift into D.

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LucilleLynn

09/10/25 5:12am

Driving an automatic transmission car is actually quite simple. When I started learning, I began with the basic steps. Before starting the engine, press the brake pedal, then move the gear lever from P (Park) to D (Drive) for forward movement or R (Reverse) for backing up. When releasing the brake, the car will slowly move, and you can gently press the accelerator to speed up after starting—just avoid pressing too hard to prevent sudden jerks. When parking, first press the brake until the car comes to a complete stop, then shift to P (Park) and turn off the engine. If waiting at a red light for more than 30 seconds, it's best to shift to N (Neutral) to reduce strain on the transmission. During daily driving, keep your eyes on the road ahead to anticipate traffic conditions, maintain a safe following distance in heavy traffic, and use gradual acceleration and deceleration for a smoother ride. I also found that hill starts are crucial—first engage the handbrake, then slowly apply the accelerator to avoid rolling back. Developing these habits makes driving easier and safer.

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