Which is Safer: Automatic or Manual Transmission Cars?

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Based on historical traffic accident data, manual transmission vehicles are considered safer. When emergency braking is required, in a manual transmission car, pressing the brake pedal fully will cause the engine to automatically shut off after the vehicle comes to a complete stop, thereby cutting off power. In contrast, automatic transmission vehicles do not shut off the engine when the brake pedal is fully pressed after stopping, maintaining power output and resulting in longer braking distances, which poses safety risks. The differences between automatic and manual transmission cars include the following: 1. Price difference. For the same model and configuration, automatic transmission variants are more expensive than manual ones. 2. Different transmissions. Automatic cars use automatic transmissions, while manual cars use manual transmissions. 3. Driving methods vary. Driving an automatic car only requires selecting the desired gear (e.g., shifting to drive mode without further gear changes, as the transmission shifts automatically). Manual cars require drivers to manually shift gears according to speed and RPM to select the appropriate gear.