Will an Automatic Car Move Without Pressing the Accelerator?

[VonElliana]

An automatic car will move without pressing the accelerator because it lacks a clutch pedal. When the gear is shifted into a driving position, the clutch is already engaged, and without the resistance from the brakes, the car will naturally move forward slowly. Of course, if the driver shifts the gear into the parking position, the car will not move forward. Manual Transmission Cars: For manual transmission cars, this function is achieved through the clutch. When starting the vehicle, if the accelerator and clutch are properly coordinated, the car will slowly move forward, a phenomenon known as "creeping." If the clutch is released too quickly, the car not only won't move but may also stall, something many new drivers have struggled with. However, in an automatic car, regardless of how quickly the brake is released when starting, the car will move forward without stalling. This enhanced convenience is due to a special power transmission device in the automatic transmission—the torque converter.