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5 Simple Steps to Learn How to Drive a Car with an Automatic Gearbox.

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Transmission

In this video tutorial, you can see the 5 simple steps to learn how to drive a car with an automatic gearbox: Cars with an automatic gearbox do not have a clutch pedal; they only have a brake and accelerator pedal, so use only your right foot while your left foot remains unused. Familiarise yourself with the gear lever, which has 4 options: P is for Parking, to be engaged before exiting the car; N is Neutral, used when stationary in traffic; R is for Reverse; and D is for Drive. It is advisable to practice on quiet roads or in a car park before driving in traffic.

Updated on 11 July 2026 by ScegliAuto

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