Compared to manual transmissions, automatic transmissions have fewer clutches and only accelerators and brakes. Therefore, automatic transmission vehicles are easier to operate and are favored by more and more drivers. However, many people do not understand the driving skills of automatic transmission cars, and even have some wrong operations, resulting in damage to the vehicle's gearbox or engine, and even causing serious traffic accidents, endangering their own and others' lives.
In order to correctly master the skills of driving an automatic transmission car, below, let's take a detailed look at the 8 inadmissibility of driving an automatic transmission car, as well as the correct practices summarized by veteran drivers. I believe that by carefully reading the article to understand these driving skills and apply them to actual driving, even novices can quickly become a qualified veteran driver.
1. It is not allowed to hang the P gear when waiting for the red light or temporary stop
The P gear is a parking or parking gear, which is used when the parking is not in use, and the wheels are locked to prevent the car from sliding. Then some friends asked, waiting for the red light or temporary parking when hanging into the P gear is not suitable for the use of the P gear.
It's actually a mistake to put yourself in P gear while waiting for a red light, and if the car behind you doesn't hit the brakes, you accidentally rear-end your car. Then at this time, the gearbox will be damaged, because when the locking gear inside the gearbox is in a locked state when it is hung into the P gear, at this time the car is hit by external force, and the locking mechanism will be forcibly rushed away, resulting in damage to the gearbox, and if the impact force is too large, it will even lead to the direct scrapping of the gearbox.
When driving an automatic transmission and waiting for a red light, if the red light is done correctly within 10 seconds, stop the gear in D gear and apply the brakes. If you wait for a long time for a red light or stop temporarily, the correct way is to pull up the handbrake, put the gear into N gear and step on the brake to wait for the red light. In this way, even if the vehicle you are driving is rear-ended by a vehicle behind you, it will not cause damage to the transmission.
2. You can't coast in neutral gear
Many people drive an automatic transmission car and think that it is fuel-efficient to coast in neutral gear, but in fact, this method is also wrong. Coasting in neutral doesn't really save fuel, and it can cause potential damage to the transmission and braking system of an automatic transmission.
The fuel injection of the automatic transmission car is determined by the trip computer according to the driving status and load situation of the vehicle. When the vehicle is coasting in neutral, the engine will still run at idle speed and continue to inject fuel to maintain normal operation. As a result, coasting in neutral is not effective in reducing fuel consumption.
In addition, coasting in neutral for long periods of time and using the brakes frequently to slow down, especially when going down long slopes, can cause the brake system to overheat and increase the risk of brake failure. This is very dangerous for the safe driving of the vehicle.
In particular, it is reminded that the automatic transmission slides in neutral will cause the following damage to the dual-clutch transmission:
Increased wear: The gears and bearings inside the gearbox are not adequately lubricated when coasting in neutral, which leads to increased wear between them, which shortens the life of the gearbox.
Damage to the clutch: The clutch of the dual-clutch transmission is hydraulically controlled, and if the clutch is not completely disengaged while coasting in neutral, it will cause increased wear between the clutch plates, which can damage the clutch.
Affects shift quality: When coasting in neutral, the oil pressure in the gearbox decreases, which affects the quality of the shift, resulting in unsmooth shifts or longer shift times.
Increased risk of failure: Neutral coasting can cause the oil temperature inside the transmission to rise, increasing the risk of transmission failure.
It is recommended to follow the correct operation method when driving an automatic transmission car and not to coast in neutral gear. According to the road conditions and driving needs, the brake and accelerator are used reasonably to control the speed of the vehicle to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience.
3. You can't use two feet to drive an automatic transmission car
Many friends learn to drive C1 manual transmission cars, because C1 can also drive C2 automatic transmission cars, which has the advantage of one certificate and multiple uses. Manual transmission cars have three pedals: clutch, accelerator and brake. Driving a manual transmission requires the cooperation of two feet, while an automatic transmission only has the accelerator and brake. Many people drive an automatic transmission car for the first time, and like to drive with two feet, use the right foot to press the brake, and the left foot to control the accelerator, which seems to have a clear division of labor, but in fact it is very wrong.
In the event of an emergency, especially if the novice is not familiar with the driving situation of the vehicle, it is very likely that the wrong operation will occur, and the accelerator will be stepped on by mistake as a brake, resulting in the loss of control of the vehicle and a serious traffic accident. In particular, some novice female drivers are very likely to mistakenly use the accelerator as the brake when driving an automatic transmission car for the first time, which will cause serious traffic accidents.
The correct way to drive an automatic transmission car is to put your right foot in the rest area while driving, and press the brake with your left foot and press the accelerator diagonally. Then pass through villages, schools, bus stops, intersections, and T-junctions to collect oil in advance, and move your left foot from the accelerator pedal to the brake pedal for braking. In order to deal with the sudden emergency ahead, this can increase the reaction time, brake the car in a more timely manner, and avoid accidents.
Fourth, it is not allowed to forcibly hang into P gear or R gear when the vehicle has not been stopped
P-gear (Parking) is a gear used when parking for long periods of time, which locks the vehicle's drivetrain and prevents the vehicle from sliding. R gear (reversing) is the gear used when reversing.
Putting gears into P or R can cause damage to the gearbox when the vehicle is not fully stationed. This is because while the vehicle is still in motion, the gears and clutches inside the gearbox are still running, and if the gear is forcibly put into P or R gear at this time, it will cause problems such as gear collision and clutch wear, which can damage the gearbox.
Therefore, to protect the gearbox, it is advisable to bring the vehicle to a complete stop before stopping before engaging the gear into P-gear. When reversing, you should also bring the vehicle to a complete stop before putting the gear into R. This reduces damage to the gearbox and prolongs the service life of the gearbox.
It is important to note that while one or two wrong operations may not have much impact on the gearbox, if the gears are used incorrectly for a long time, it can lead to transmission failure or even scrap. Therefore, drivers are advised to pay attention to the correct use of gears during driving to protect the gearbox and other components of the vehicle.
5. It is not allowed to drive on the D gear for a long time when going down a long slope
When going down a long hill, if you keep using D gear (forward gear), the speed will get faster and faster, and you need to press the brakes hard to slow down frequently, which will cause the brake disc and brake pads to increase in temperature due to severe friction, which will affect the braking performance and may even lead to brake failure.
In order to better control the speed and ensure the safety of the car, the correct thing to do is to lower the gear and use the traction of the engine to control the speed. If the vehicle has L (low gear), you can put the gear into L gear, and if the car has manual mode, you can switch the gear into manual mode and select the appropriate low gear. This reduces the frequency of brake use, reduces wear on brake discs and pads, improves braking performance, and makes it safer to ride over long slopes.
It should be noted that when lowering gears, it is necessary to choose the appropriate gear according to the slope and vehicle speed to avoid the engine revving too high or too low. At the same time, it is also necessary to maintain a sufficient safety distance to avoid dangerous operations such as sudden braking or sharp turns.
Sixth, when reversing into the garage or turning, do not hit the direction too deadly
When learning to Xi in the driving school and reversing into the garage, the instructor will ask the student to beat the steering wheel to death in order to better control the steering of the vehicle. However, in real life, over-killing the steering wheel can cause damage to the vehicle's steering system and tires.
Excessive shutting of the steering wheel may result in an increased load on the booster pump, which can shorten its life. In addition, killing the steering wheel can cause damage to the clutch and power steering structure, causing tire mistracking or increased wear.
In order to avoid damage to the vehicle, the correct thing to do is not to kill the steering wheel excessively when turning or reversing into the garage, but to leave a certain margin appropriately. When you need to adjust the direction, you can turn the steering wheel gradually, instead of killing it all at once. This allows for better protection of the vehicle's steering system and tires, extending its service life.
It should be noted that the specific operation method may vary depending on the vehicle type and driving environment. In actual driving, the steering wheel rotation angle should be reasonably adjusted according to the characteristics of the vehicle and road conditions to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience.
7. Parking on the ramp cannot be directly hung into P gear
When parking on a flat surface, the sequence of pulling the handbrake first or engaging P gear first does not affect the vehicle too much. However, if the vehicle is parked on a ramp, directly engaging the P gear will cause the vehicle to slip into the hill, increasing the load on the locking gears.
To avoid this, when parking on a ramp, the correct thing to do is to press the brakes, wait for the body to stop, first pull up the handbrake, switch the gear to neutral, then release the footbrake, and finally switch to P gear. This allows the force of the vehicle's roll to be released to the handbrake instead of the locking gear of the P gear. Doing so reduces the load on the locking gears, extends their lifespan, and makes it easier to exit from P-gear when re-using the car.
It should be noted that the specific operation method may vary depending on the vehicle type and driving environment. In actual driving, the parking method should be reasonably selected according to the characteristics of the vehicle and road conditions to ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience.
8. It is not allowed to stop the gear in D gear, step on the brakes, and stop at the toll station to pay
Many friends, when driving through the toll booth to stop and pay, like to stop the gear on the D gear and step on the brake, and then put their heads out of the window to pay, which is a dangerous driving behavior. If we are distracted while chatting with the toll collector and let go of the car and rush forward, we are still out of the car, which will cause the vehicle to temporarily lose control and crash into the guardrail of the toll booth or cause other traffic accidents.
When passing through the toll station to stop and pay, the correct operation method is to switch the gear from D gear to N gear after the vehicle is stopped, so that the vehicle is in neutral gear and loses power transmission, which can increase the safety when parking and avoid the vehicle losing control due to distraction or other reasons. At the same time, keeping yourself inside the car rather than leaning out of the window will protect the driver's safety.
Summary:
With the continuous improvement of people's living standards, cars have become a necessary means of transportation for most families. As the world's largest country in terms of car ownership, China's traffic on highways increases dramatically during the Spring Festival and other holidays. In this case, drivers driving automatic transmission cars should keep in mind the principle of "eight prohibitions", follow the correct driving methods, concentrate, and strictly abide by traffic rules to ensure safe driving.
While enjoying the convenience of the vehicle, we should also follow the recommendations of the car manufacturer or 4S shop to maintain and inspect the vehicle regularly. This includes routine checks such as changing oil, brake fluid, coolant, glasswater, brake system, tires, etc. Regular maintenance and inspections can ensure that the performance of the vehicle is in good condition, improve driving safety, and also extend the service life of the vehicle.
In conclusion, safe driving is every driver's top priority. Only by following the correct driving methods and obeying the traffic rules, regularly maintaining and inspecting the vehicle, eliminating potential safety hazards, ensuring driving safety, and avoiding potential dangers. We can better enjoy the convenience brought by the car and make it the icing on the cake for our lives.