Why Keep Lightly Pressing the Brake at Red Lights?
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The reasons for keeping the brake lightly pressed at red lights are as follows: 1. Prevent Rolling: For automatic transmission vehicles, rolling is less likely to occur. However, for manual transmission vehicles, when the light changes from red to green, operational errors can easily cause the vehicle to roll forward or backward. If the driver fails to press the brake in time, it may lead to a "close encounter" with the vehicle in front, causing unnecessary traffic congestion and potential injuries. Keeping the brake lightly pressed can effectively prevent rolling, as pressing the brake fully will immobilize the vehicle. 2. Maintain Vehicle Stability: Frequent gear shifting increases operational difficulty and can lead to vehicle instability, causing abnormal noises and vibrations that affect the riding experience. Lightly pressing the brake with the right foot avoids these issues and helps maintain vehicle stability. 3. Save Time: At red lights, most novice drivers park by "shifting to neutral + pulling the handbrake." While this method is not wrong, when the light turns green, the driver needs to shift gears and release the handbrake before starting the vehicle, which is time-consuming. Some drivers might even forget to release the handbrake, causing abnormal noises and affecting the vehicle's lifespan. Lightly pressing the brake during the wait can save time. Once the light turns green, the driver only needs to shift gears and release the brake to start moving. 4. Increase Traffic Flow: The duration of green lights varies across different road sections. Some sections have green lights lasting over 60 seconds, while others may only last 20-30 seconds or even less. To pass through the green light quickly, every second counts. Keeping the gear in first and lightly pressing the brake can effectively increase traffic flow. As soon as the driver sees the green light, releasing the brake, pressing the accelerator, and shifting gears allows for smooth passage.