Automatic cars are a popular choice today for both novice and experienced drivers. The simple steps below will help you easily learn how to drive correctly.
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission (AT) eliminate almost all manual gear shifting and the need to use the clutch pedal with the left foot. Automatic transmissions offer many advantages, such as less risk of stalling, easier starting on inclines, smoother operation, and less jerking. To help you easily operate an automatic transmission vehicle, Wikihow provides the best way to drive it.
1. Get ready to drive.
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| 1. Open the car door and sit in the driver's seat. Then adjust the seat for comfort, ensuring your right foot can fully depress the brake pedal. Adjust the mirrors to clearly see behind and to the sides of the car. Identify the car's blind spots before driving. |
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| 2. Identify the locations of the brake pedal, accelerator pedal, gear lever, parking brake, and steering wheel control buttons. |
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| 3. And don't forget to fasten your seatbelt before driving. |
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| 4. Press the brake pedal and turn the key clockwise to start the car. |
2. Operating the vehicle
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| 1. Press the brake pedal with your right foot, then move the gear lever to the D (Drive) position. |
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| 2. Remember to release the parking brake as well. |
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| 3. Before starting the vehicle, carefully observe your surroundings, including blind spots. |
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| 4. After starting the car, adjust the accelerator pedal appropriately to control the speed depending on the road conditions. |
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| 5. To stop or slow down the car, move your foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal and apply pressure with your foot. |
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| 6. After bringing the vehicle to a complete stop, keep your right foot on the brake pedal, then shift the gear lever to the P (Parking) position and turn off the engine. Don't forget to engage the parking brake. Keep your left foot on the standby position and do not use it for any operations in an automatic transmission vehicle. |
3. Reverse the car.
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| Move the gear lever to the R (Reverse) position, observe the rear and surroundings, and gently move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. |
Neutral (N) is also known as the "idle" gear. In this position, the engine is still running at idle and is usually used for pushing or moving the vehicle during maintenance. Avoid using Neutral when parking on inclines.
With gearboxes that have a M (Manual +, -) mode, they operate like a regular gearbox, allowing the vehicle to shift gears from 1 to 2, 3, or 4. This is often used to build momentum for overtaking other vehicles or when descending hills or mountain passes.
According to VnExpress
