Driving an automatic transmission car is a little different from the usual manual cars. It can even be said that it is easy to drive an automatic transmission car, as the driver does not require learning clutch control and changing gears, which is probably the most troublesome task for all drivers and learners. An automatic transmission does everything on its own, providing the person on the driver's seat with utmost comfort. However, as the functioning and operation of automatic transmission is different, one definitely needs to know how to drive it, before actually experiencing the luxury. Given below are some tips regarding the same.
How to Drive an Automatic Transmission Car
- There are only two foot pedals in an automatic transmission car - the brake and gas pedals.
- Both the pedals are operated by driver's right foot and so the left foot rests on the floor.
- The gear selector has the following markings, P for Park, R for Reverse, N for Neutral and D for driving. Neural is used if the car has to be pushed or towed.
- Before starting the car, put the gear in Park (P).
- After this, turn on the engine.
- Now, press the brake pedal down with your right foot.
- Change the gear lever from park option to drive option.
- Hold the handbrake and look all around, including the blind spots, to make sure it is safe to move.
- If it is safe all around, release the handbrake.
- In case there are other vehicles around, use your indicators.
- Slowly, lift your foot off the brake, making the car move forward.
- Put your foot on the gas pedal and press down to increase speed.
