Will the car move forward if the accelerator is pressed in neutral?

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StPreston
07/29/25 10:20pm
Pressing the accelerator in neutral will not make the car move forward. There is no significant harm in pressing the accelerator in neutral, but it mainly wastes fuel. Typically, pressing the accelerator once in neutral consumes about 6 milliliters of fuel. Here is some relevant information about pressing the accelerator in neutral: Short-term traffic jams: During short-term traffic jams, it is recommended for manual transmission vehicles to shift into neutral and engage the handbrake; for automatic transmission vehicles, shift into N gear and engage the handbrake. Doing so allows the driver to relax and free up both hands and feet. Other hazards: If the clutch and brake are pressed for a long time, it will increase the burden on the legs. Once numbness is felt, it can easily lead to stalling or even a sudden rear-end collision with the vehicle in front.
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