How to Drive a Car With an Automatic Transmission
How to Drive a Car With an Automatic Transmission
Driving a car with an automatic
transmission makes several aspects of driving automated. There is no clutch to
press, and the car shifts gears on its own. Driving an automatic car is a lot
easier than driving a manual transmission.
Instructions
Observe
the two pedals on the floor of the car. The brake is on the left, and the
accelerator is on the right. These two pedals will be operated only by the
right foot.
Familiarize
yourself with the gear shifter. The automatic gear shifter will have P, R, N,
D, 2 and 1. P is for park, R is for reverse, N is for neutral, D is for drive,
2 is for second gear and 1 is for first gear. Use 2 and 1 for bad weather
conditions, such as snow. First and second gear will only allow the car to
reach a certain speed and rpm.
Check that
the car is in park (P). Make sure the brake is pressed, and start the engine.
Automatic transmission cars will not start unless the gear shift is in park.
Move the
gear shift to drive (D) or reverse (R) to start moving.
Take your
foot off the brake slowly. The car will start to move. This is different from
manual transmissions and may be a surprise at first. Put your foot on the
accelerator and gently press down to increase speed.
Slow down
by pressing lightly on the brake. Shifting out of drive or reverse is not
necessary once stopped, but keep your foot on the brake at all times. Put the
car in park once you are finished driving.
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