Will an Automatic Transmission Car Move Without Pressing the Accelerator?

[LeDaniel]

When an automatic transmission car is in P (Park) or N (Neutral) gear, it will not move whether the accelerator is pressed or not; when the gear is in any position other than P or N, the car will move when the accelerator is pressed and also when it is not pressed. It is important to note that an automatic transmission car should not be put in neutral, as coasting in neutral can damage the automatic transmission. The following are common misconceptions about using an automatic transmission: 1. Keeping the car in D (Drive) gear during prolonged stops: If the brake pedal is held down for a long time, it forcibly stops the car from moving forward, causing the transmission fluid temperature to rise and the fluid to deteriorate more easily, especially when the engine is idling at a higher speed with the air conditioning system running. 2. Shifting to N (Neutral) gear while driving at high speeds or going downhill: This can potentially burn out the transmission, as the transmission output shaft rotates at a high speed while the engine idles, leading to insufficient oil supply from the transmission oil pump and worsening lubrication conditions.