Will an automatic car move when releasing the brake without pressing the accelerator?
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An automatic car will move when releasing the brake without pressing the accelerator because automatic transmission vehicles do not have a clutch pedal. When the gear is shifted into a driving position, the clutch is already engaged, and without the resistance from the brake, the car will naturally move forward slowly. If the gear is in the parking position, the car will not move forward. Below is an introduction to the gears of an automatic transmission and precautions for driving an automatic car. Introduction to the gears of an automatic transmission: P is the parking gear, used when parking; R is the reverse gear, used when reversing; N is the neutral gear, used when starting the engine; D is the drive gear, used when driving; L is the low gear, mostly used for climbing or descending slopes; S is similar to the 2nd gear, only shifting between 1st and 2nd gears. Precautions for driving an automatic car: Do not shift into N gear while driving to coast, as the automatic transmission requires lubrication. When the gear is placed in N while driving, the oil pump cannot supply oil normally for lubrication, which will cause the internal components of the transmission to overheat and result in complete damage. Additionally, coasting in neutral at high speeds is very dangerous. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear, and the gearshift lever must be moved from P gear while pressing the brake. Do not push the gear into P while driving. When changing the direction of travel, switching between D and R gears must be done only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
I've been driving for over a decade. When driving an automatic transmission car, if you release the brake without pressing the accelerator, it usually starts moving slowly. This is the engine's idle power pushing the wheels, known as the creep effect. This feature is really considerate. During peak traffic jams in the past, I could control the speed using just the brake, letting the car creep forward, saving me from constantly switching between the accelerator and brake. It not only reduces fatigue but also saves fuel. I remember once in a supermarket parking lot, parked on a small slope, I released the brake and the car slid down on its own, completely without needing to press the accelerator—simple to control and safe. But if it doesn't move, it might be due to the handbrake not being released, a transmission fault, or brake issues, and that needs immediate checking; on steep slopes, the creep is weak, requiring a bit of accelerator assistance. Overall, this design makes driving easier, especially suitable for beginners, avoiding stalling troubles. Regular transmission maintenance ensures normal creeping—don't overlook this.
