Long-term motorists need attention! Automatic transmission downhill hanging D is the most dangerous to step on the brakes.
Automatic cars are gradually being adopted by more people in China. This will simplify the driving process and make driving easier. However, many people are very dangerous to use the "D gear" to brake in automatic transmission, especially when driving downhill. Today, I will explain to you how to drive correctly when the automatic car is going down the mountain.
We have to understand how the automatic transmission works. Automatic gears are P, right, N, D, 2, L. However, D gear isn't omnipotent, especially on slopes. When you go down a hill in D gear, the car will slide down quickly due to the influence of gravity, and you have to apply the brakes to reduce the speed of the car. Long-term braking will increase the temperature of the brake pad, thereby reducing the braking effect, and in severe cases, it will also cause brake failure.
What is the right way to descend the mountain? The solution is to use L or low gear. The L gear is a low gear, which is suitable for driving on steep hills. Put the gear in L gear, and the car's power will decrease, so the speed will slow down. At this time, we don't have to slam on the brakes too often, as long as we hold the accelerator and brakes in our hands, we can pass the downhill smoothly. The L gear is used to go downhill, which can not only prevent the brake pad from heating up, but also ensure the braking effect and increase driving safety.
Some people may say, is the L gear also suitable on not steep slopes? My answer is yes. On a gentle slope, the speed of the car is not too high, but long-term braking in D gear may also cause the brake disc to heat up. Therefore, when we are on a slope that is not too steep, we can downshift early, hang L gear or other low gears, so that the car can run with less power, which can not only ensure the safety of driving, but also extend the life of the braking device.
In addition, when using automatic transmission, the following should be taken into account:
1.Apply the brakes appropriately. Braking is one of the most widely used braking methods in vehicles, but long-term use of brakes will cause the heating of the friction pads, thereby reducing the braking effect. Therefore, when driving, it is necessary to use the brake device correctly according to the specific conditions, rather than pressing the brake pedal frequently.
2.Stay between cars. Drive safely and pay attention to your distance. The ease of use of automatic transmission does not mean that you can turn it on if you want to. During driving, you should pay attention to the speed of the vehicle and the road conditions, and always maintain a certain safety distance from the vehicle in front of you, so that you and other vehicles have enough time to respond.
3.Keep an eye out for gear shifts. The automatic transmission can automatically change gears, but when driving, you still have to pay attention to the gear shift. Especially when you need to increase the throttle for starting, accelerating, overtaking, etc., you should lower the gear appropriately to make the car drive under less power and prevent the engine from heating up.
4.Regular inspection and maintenance. Although automatic transmission is easy to use, it does not mean that it is maintenance-free. We need to always check some important parts, such as brake system, suspension system, engine, etc., to ensure the normal operation of the car.
In general, although automatic transmission is convenient, there are still some tips to pay attention to when driving to ensure the safety of driving. When you're going downhill, try not to brake in D gear, but instead use the appropriate low gear, so that your car can drive with less power. To ensure the safety of automatic transmission vehicles, we should also pay attention to the reasonable use of brakes, maintain spacing, pay attention to gear switching, and do a good job in daily inspection and maintenance.
However, there are other misconceptions about the use of automatic transmission vehicles, such as using D gear for a long time, ignoring gear switching, etc. The misunderstanding of the car will not only bring harm to the car, but also bring harm to the car. Below, I'll give you an in-depth look at other misconceptions about automatic transmissions and give you a reasonable way to drive. Stay tuned!