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

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StPreston
07/29/25 2:20pm
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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VanHadley
08/13/25 6:36am
I've been driving manual transmission cars for many years, and this issue is quite common. Revving the engine in neutral definitely won't make the car move forward. In neutral gear, the engine's power is disconnected from the wheels through the transmission, so stepping on the gas pedal only increases the engine RPM, making a loud roaring sound while the car remains stationary. In fact, this operation frequently occurs in manual transmission cars, such as during misoperation when shifting gears or when beginners are practicing. If you're waiting at a traffic light and only press the accelerator without engaging a gear, you're just wasting fuel unnecessarily. Doing this long-term isn't good for the engine either, as high RPM idling increases wear. The key thing to remember is that the car must be in a forward gear to move. When encountering similar situations during daily driving, immediately check if the gear position is correct to avoid unnecessary problems.
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DiBrianna
10/10/25 8:36am
As an ordinary car owner, I can share from my driving experience. When you press the accelerator in neutral gear, the car definitely won't move forward. I've tried it several times myself - the engine roars but the car stays still. This is mainly due to the transmission's function: in neutral gear, the power transmission is disconnected, so no matter how much power the engine outputs, it won't reach the wheels. Instead, revving the engine just wastes more fuel and creates noise that disturbs others. If you want quick acceleration, remember to shift to D gear or 1st gear before pressing the accelerator. If you accidentally perform this operation, don't panic - just release the accelerator and shift gears again. Regular transmission maintenance is also crucial to prevent bigger problems caused by incorrect operations. Staying focused while driving can significantly reduce such mistakes.
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