Will an Automatic Transmission Car Move Without Pressing the Accelerator?

[Tony]

Whether an automatic transmission car will move without pressing the accelerator depends on the gear position: 1. If the gear is in P (Park) or N (Neutral), the car will not move whether you press the accelerator or not; 2. If the gear is in any position other than P or N, the car will move even without pressing the accelerator. For an automatic car in D (Drive) gear without pressing the accelerator, it is equivalent to a manual transmission car in 1st gear without pressing the clutch—this is the starting gear, and the car moves very slowly. For manual transmission models, this function is achieved through the clutch. When starting the car, if the accelerator and clutch are properly coordinated, the car will slowly move forward, also known as "creeping." If the clutch is released too quickly, the car will not only fail to move but may also stall.