Will an automatic car move when the brake is released?
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An automatic car will move when the brake is released. When starting, to prevent the vehicle from lurching forward, it is essential to press the brake and shift gears. Introduction to automatic transmission gears: 1. P gear is the parking gear, used for long-term parking of the vehicle; 2. R gear is the reverse gear, engaged when the vehicle needs to move backward; 3. N gear is the neutral gear, engaged when the vehicle is parked for a short time without turning off the engine; 4. D gear is the drive gear, when the gear lever is placed in D gear, the vehicle will automatically shift gears based on throttle opening and speed data; 5. S gear is the sport mode, making the vehicle drive more sportily; 6. M gear refers to the manual mode, when the gear lever is shifted into M gear, gear shifting is done manually by the driver; 7. L gear is the low gear.
I've been driving automatic transmission cars for over ten years. Every time I release the brake in D gear, the car slowly creeps forward. This is called the creep function, designed to facilitate starting. It's particularly useful in city traffic jams, as you don't need to constantly press the accelerator and can easily keep up with the car in front. However, on uphill roads, it tends to roll back slightly. Last time on the slope at my neighborhood entrance, I almost hit my neighbor's car. Now I'm used to using the handbrake assist or turning on the autohold function. Overall, it's convenient but requires caution, especially for beginners. I suggest friends try it on flat ground first to get a feel for speed control and avoid accidents. After driving a few times, you'll get used to this characteristic, and driving will become much smoother.
