for cars with automatic tranmission, should you shift to N when waiting for the light?

[andylawcc]

i have been driving with a manual ever since I learned how to drive; recently I have to drive the company car, which is an auto, and wonder should I put it into Neutral, or leave it in D when waiting at the stop light. Ignoring safety factor, is it better for the tranny to be in gear or neutral?

 

[Heisenberg]

Just leave it in drive. If you're going to be stopped for several mintues, then I'd put it in either neutral or park.

 

[FoBoT]

no
you leave it in drive while driving
you only take it out of drive to park or go backwards

what safety factor are you talking aboot?

 

[pray4mojo]

leave it in drive

 

[cjgallen]

Yeah, put it in neutral and let it roll back so people think you drive a stick

 

[andylawcc]

okay, so frequent "D to N" increases wear and tear on the tranny right? (i think that's the question i actually want to ask)

 

[Ketteringo]

It's illegal to take your car out of gear while on the road?

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: cjgallen
Yeah, put it in neutral and let it roll back so people think you drive a stick

its a minivan, I don't think there's any minivan with stick.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Ketteringo
It's illegal to take your car out of gear while on the road?

some city prohibits coasting, but I have no idea how are they gonna enforce it.

 

[melchoir]

its a minivan, I don't think there's any minivan with stick.

My girlfriend's parents actually have a minivan with a manual. I'd never heard of one before I saw their's.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: melchoir

its a minivan, I don't think there's any minivan with stick.

My girlfriend's parents actually have a minivan with a manual. I'd never heard of one before I saw their's.

is it a Chrysler town and country?


anyway, your username is.... that dude from Chrono Trigger?????

 

[Mark R]

You are supposed to shift to neutral for safety reasons. If you get rear-ended, the first thing that will happen to you is that your foot will come off the brake pedal and the car will move forward from the impact, but then start accelerating under its own power.

You should also engage the handbrake, again for safety reasons. If your car doesn't have a handbrake, then you should shift into Park.

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

From the POV of the transmission, there is slightly more wear when you shift from N-D and vice versa but if the transmission and engine are correctly adjusted, this should be negligable.

 

[compnovice]

Originally posted by: Mark R
You are supposed to shift to neutral for safety reasons. If you get rear-ended, the first thing that will happen to you is that your foot will come off the brake pedal and the car will move forward from the impact, but then start accelerating under its own power.

You should also engage the handbrake, again for safety reasons. If your car doesn't have a handbrake, then you should shift into Park.

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

Whoa.... I would have heard a dozen honks by the time release the hand brake, put the car back in gear and drive.... Also, too many people start accelerating as soon as they see the brake lights of the car ahead turning "off", more chance of rear-ending IMO...

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Mark R
After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

ahhh, I never thought about that, thanks.
but I don't feel annoyed if the guy in front of me has his brake lights on. usually it is not that bright to the point of blinding me.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Where have I seen this question asked before...hmmm.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Where have I seen this question asked before...hmmm.

here

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: Mark R
You are supposed to shift to neutral for safety reasons. If you get rear-ended, the first thing that will happen to you is that your foot will come off the brake pedal and the car will move forward from the impact, but then start accelerating under its own power.

You should also engage the handbrake, again for safety reasons. If your car doesn't have a handbrake, then you should shift into Park.

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

From the POV of the transmission, there is slightly more wear when you shift from N-D and vice versa but if the transmission and engine are correctly adjusted, this should be negligable.

Lol I hope that was all sarcastic. Not having your brake lights on at night when stopped is a hell of a good way to get hit from behind.

 

[crab]

Originally posted by: Mark R
You are supposed to shift to neutral for safety reasons. If you get rear-ended, the first thing that will happen to you is that your foot will come off the brake pedal and the car will move forward from the impact, but then start accelerating under its own power.

You should also engage the handbrake, again for safety reasons. If your car doesn't have a handbrake, then you should shift into Park.

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

From the POV of the transmission, there is slightly more wear when you shift from N-D and vice versa but if the transmission and engine are correctly adjusted, this should be negligable.

hahaahaha

 

[bootymac]

Originally posted by: BrunoPuntzJones
Lol I hope that was all sarcastic. Not having your brake lights on at night when stopped is a hell of a good way to get hit from behind.

Werd, I've never heard about, nor seen anyone do what Mark suggested

 

[yobarman]

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: melchoir

its a minivan, I don't think there's any minivan with stick.

My girlfriend's parents actually have a minivan with a manual. I'd never heard of one before I saw their's.

is it a Chrysler town and country?


anyway, your username is.... that dude from Chrono Trigger?????

My uncle has a Town and Country with a manual. It's also a turbo diesel. He lives in poland, and a lot of european countries haven't all gone to automatic/gas just yet.

 

[Linux23]

Originally posted by: Mark R
You are supposed to shift to neutral for safety reasons. If you get rear-ended, the first thing that will happen to you is that your foot will come off the brake pedal and the car will move forward from the impact, but then start accelerating under its own power.

You should also engage the handbrake, again for safety reasons. If your car doesn't have a handbrake, then you should shift into Park.

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

From the POV of the transmission, there is slightly more wear when you shift from N-D and vice versa but if the transmission and engine are correctly adjusted, this should be negligable.

hope you're joking here.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Mark R
You are supposed to shift to neutral for safety reasons. If you get rear-ended, the first thing that will happen to you is that your foot will come off the brake pedal and the car will move forward from the impact, but then start accelerating under its own power.

You should also engage the handbrake, again for safety reasons. If your car doesn't have a handbrake, then you should shift into Park.

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

From the POV of the transmission, there is slightly more wear when you shift from N-D and vice versa but if the transmission and engine are correctly adjusted, this should be negligable.

Please don't post nonsense like that. Seriously.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: yobarman

Originally posted by: andylawcc

Originally posted by: melchoir

its a minivan, I don't think there's any minivan with stick.

My girlfriend's parents actually have a minivan with a manual. I'd never heard of one before I saw their's.

is it a Chrysler town and country?


anyway, your username is.... that dude from Chrono Trigger?????

My uncle has a Town and Country with a manual. It's also a turbo diesel. He lives in poland, and a lot of european countries will never shift to automatics ever.

fixed

 

[Pacfanweb]

Originally posted by: Mark R

After dark, out of courtesy for other drivers you should avoid leaving your foot on the brake pedal, because the brake lights can be dazzling. You should shift into Park for added security.

Why? So people can think you aren't either stopped or are starting to take off? Absolutely terrible advice, and a great way to get rear-ended.

 

[Demo24]

I do it sometimes to make the car stop vibrating. And also cause I dont always want to hold the brake pedal