The first car for a novice motorist, as a rule, is an inexpensive budget car with a manual transmission. Such machines are easy to operate, and in the event of an accident or inept operation, they are not expensive to repair. With a set of experience, the accumulation of money, motorists are already acquiring more expensive equipment and, as a rule, with an "automatic". However, while driving skills in general remain the same, then working with an automatic transmission requires certain skills.
Instructions
Step 1
The most important thing to remember is that cars with an automatic transmission have not three, but two pedals. This seemingly common truth is known even to those who have never sat behind the wheel of a car, but it is the fact that there are two pedals that sometimes plays a tragic role. After all, the muscle memory of the legs will not soon forget about the absence of a clutch pedal, and they will try to use a free pedal at every opportunity. In such cars, it is the brake pedal, the result is a sharp, unauthorized braking in accordance with the rules of the road. The minimum of troubles with such braking is troubles with cars driving behind, the maximum is a traffic accident. At first, experienced drivers recommend that beginners put their foot to the side under the grip, braking smoothly and thoughtfully.
Step 2
You should be very careful when changing from a manual transmission to an automatic transmission. And don't forget about car insurance. The CTP policy gives you a guarantee that you will be protected from losses in the event of an accident. The insurance company assumes this responsibility. On the website of the insurance organization, you can purchase an MTPL policy online. Before buying, you have the opportunity to calculate MTPL in Irkutsk.
Step 3
The parking mode in the automatic transmission is, of course, a necessary thing, but if we are not talking about a flat parking space, but about a dirt road with its irregularities, it should be remembered that even a small unevenness can create additional, over time, destructive stress on the gearbox. If it is mechanical, then there is nothing wrong with that, but the automatic transmission does not tolerate this. Therefore, turning on the handbrake is a must, even in a city parking lot, and after it you can move the variator to the "parking" position.
Step 4
Continuing the topic of the wear of the automatic gearbox, due to the constant influence of tension, one cannot ignore the even rare, but existing topic of towing. After all, a passenger car with a robotic gearbox or with a full-fledged "automatic" is not a tractor or a truck capable of transporting tonnage cargo. When towing another car, nothing good can be expected from the integrity of the automatic transmission units. This also applies when towing a car with an automatic transmission. Drivers, mindful of the manual gearbox, do not turn on the engine at the same time, which is absolutely unacceptable. They have such cars and restrictions on the speed of towing, its duration.
Step 5
The myth, which is very convenient for a novice car owner, that the oil in the automatic transmission should not be changed, is fraught with serious consequences that follow during the operation of the "automatic machine". Even if the manufacturer claims that it is not necessary to change the oil or simply prohibits it, you should familiarize yourself with the opinions of experienced car owners of this car brand. As a rule, after 40-60 thousand km, replacement is still required.
