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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning

Cars with automatic transmissions are favored by both beginners and veterans alike, as automatic transmissions are easier to operate than manuals and feel more comfortable on long distances. The following simple steps will guide you to operate an automatic transmission vehicle, but be careful: before using any vehicle, make sure you have a legal driver's license and know the law. local traffic rates.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing to drive

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   Get in the car. Unlock with the electronic or mechanical key and get in the driver's seat.

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   Adjust the chair to suit your needs. Move your seat in any direction possible or when necessary so that you can comfortably access all the vehicle controls and see clearly out the window. Adjust the rearview mirror to see clearly behind and on both sides of the car. Identify vehicle blind spots before driving so you can check them before turning or changing lanes.

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   Identification of vehicle control functions. Before you drive, you need to locate the accelerator, brake pedal, steering wheel, gear lever, light and thaw controls on the glass, as well as the wipers.
   • The brake pedal and accelerator are located at the front where you put the foot, left brake and right accelerator.
   • The steering wheel is a large rudder located in the center of the cockpit. Turn the steering wheel left or right to tilt the wheel in the direction you want.
   • The turn signal lever is located on the steering column (usually on the left side of the cylinder) with the default position in the center, two fixed positions above and below. To turn the lights on and off, you need to find the button on the console to the left of the steering wheel, or the knob on a joystick on the steering column.
   • You can find the gear lever in one of two positions: right side on the steering column, or between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. The lever comes with a number pad, usually with the letters "P", "R", "N", "D" and a few digits. If the gear lever is on the steering column, the gearbox will be on the center console and below the speedometer.

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   Buckle up. Make sure you and all passengers in your vehicle wear seat belts at all times. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Operating the vehicle in "Drive" mode (driving)

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   Start the car. Put your right foot on the brake pedal and press down, insert the key and turn the lock clockwise to start the car.

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   Choose a vehicle number. Hold your foot on the brake pedal and put the gear lever into "Drive" mode. This mode corresponds to the letter "D" on the number display, which will light up when you select the correct number.
   • For vehicles with a shift lever on the steering column, pull the shift lever toward you before you move it up and down to select a gear.
   • For vehicles with a shift lever between the two front seats, there is usually a button on the shift lever to unlock the lever. Once unlocked, you can move the gear lever to the desired position.

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   Release the parking brake. The parking brake can be the lever between the front seats (handbrake) or a pedal to the left of the footrest. Before releasing the brake, you may need to pull the release lever above the pedal, or press the brake release button on the handbrake.

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   Check around. Look around the vehicle and also for blind spots to check for obstacles or moving objects near the vehicle. Make sure your eyes are focused primarily on the direction of the vehicle's movement.

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   Car motion. Slowly release the pressure from the brake pedal and the car will move gradually. Lift your foot off the brake pedal, use this foot to gently press the gas pedal to make the car move faster. In normal driving, you do not need to change the gear to change speed.

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   Turn the steering wheel to change vehicle direction. In "Drive" mode, turn the steering wheel to the left so that the car is facing left, and turn the steering wheel to the right so that the vehicle is right.

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   Press the brake pedal to slow down or come to a complete stop. Lift your right foot off the gas pedal and switch to the brake pedal, slowly press the brake pedal so that the car does not stop suddenly. When you want to move forward, change your foot back to the accelerator.

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   Parking. Once you get there, stop the vehicle completely by pressing the brake pedal slowly and shift the gear lever to "P". Turn off the machine by turning the key anticlockwise. Don't forget to turn off the lights and use the parking brake before leaving your vehicle. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Operating the vehicle in other gears

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   Back the car. If you need to reverse, make sure the vehicle is in stop completely before setting reverse gear or changing from reverse gear. Swipe the gear lever to select "R", check behind / around the vehicle for any obstacles. Slowly lift your foot off the brake pedal and place it on the gas pedal.
   • When reversing your vehicle while reversing, the vehicle will still move in the direction you turned the steering wheel. You are backing up, so the tail will move in the direction of the steering wheel instead of the front.

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   Use the number "Neutral" (the number "mo"). The "Neutral" number should only be used when you do not need vehicle speed control, are not Used in normal driving. Some use of this gear is when you stop for a short time on the road or when the car is pushed / pulled.

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   Use a lower number. The numbers "1", "2", "3" are low numbers. These numbers can be used as the engine's brakes, when you want to reduce brake pedal stress. These numbers are useful when the vehicle goes downhill. However, you should only use number 1 when you have to go very slowly. You do not need to stop when switching from these gears to "Drive" and vice versa. advertisement

Advice

• Regularly look in the mirror while driving.
• Watch out for accidents while driving and keep an eye on your surroundings when you are driving any vehicle.
• Are not Use one foot to press the brake and the other to press the gas. Use your right leg for both of them and keep your left foot on the floor.
• Press gently and slowly on both the accelerator and brake pedal.
• Always pay attention to traffic signals.
• Avoid pressing the accelerator continuously if you want to optimize the car's gas consumption. This helps to keep the torque pressure low.

Warning

• Always focus on the road; do not use your mobile phone while driving.
• Observe local traffic laws and always carry a valid driver's license with you when driving.
• Do not operate a vehicle while drinking alcohol.
• Always lock your vehicle when not in use.
• The vehicle must stop completely before changing the transmission from "R" to "D" and vice versa, otherwise the transmission may cause serious damage.
• Always stop the vehicle completely before changing to "P" to avoid damage to the gear shift function.