In the US, where most cars are automatics, as you're probably aware, what they teach in driving school is pretty simple. If you're driving, the transmission stays in drive. That includes waiting at lights and in traffic. Park is to be used when you park, which is pretty self-explanatory, and neutral is just there in case your car breaks down. Now, there aren't very many single-clutch robotized manual transmission cars over here, so the advice about shifting to neutral isn't really mentioned. For dual-clutch transmissions, they automatically shift into neutral after a period of waiting so it is unnecessary to shift into neutral when waiting. The only time it's generally recommended to shift into park while waiting is if you know it's going to be a long weight, say waiting at a railroad crossing for a 5 mile long freight train to pass.

@artemkatelnytskyi

8 ай бұрын

And that's how most of the world drives anyway, and that's why manufacturers design transmissions to match this style of driving. For example, if you shift into neutral in some cars, the start stop feature may not work or something else. In other words, people's driving habits shape the design of cars and that's really how it should be used.

@hybridangel3403

8 ай бұрын

I believe we have semi automatics mines is I cery occasionally miss a manual.

@SarcasticPlotRecaps

8 ай бұрын

It's very different in England because our roads are very small and crowded and you cant really drive more than 12 seconds without stopping for buses, pedestrians, mini roundabouts, lights etc. In Yankeeland, you can drive for hours without ever even hitting traffic lights etc. So it's more important to use the gears and things properly here or else you wear out your car much faster.

@ibs5080

8 ай бұрын

As a dual Brit Canadian, totally concur with your comments re US normal procedure. It's the same in Canada.

@user-ng1eo4rr8n

8 ай бұрын

If the government keeps pushing this crazy 'net zero' rubbish, soon all cars will be electric/automatic and the manual gearbox will be assigned to the dustbin of history.

I am a Dutch instructor for over 35 years and this is the first time i hear a clear and well motivated statement about this topic. Thanks a lot!!

@christopher9727

16 күн бұрын

..... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

Got my first automatic a few months ago and this video has answered all my questions, in an intelligent and clear way. Thank you!!!

I passed my test today first time and I just wanted to say thank you for all your videos!! I’ve been watching them for weeks and you’ve really helped me get out of my own head and be a better and safer driver. I wouldn’t have passed without them!

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

@redblade8160

8 ай бұрын

NathanTiffanyBroome. Don't get too big-headed. It doesn't matter whether you passed the first time or not; it doesn't make you more qualified to drive.

@NathanTiffanyBroome

8 ай бұрын

@@redblade8160thanks for the unnecessary and unasked for advice, random stranger on the internet. I completely agree with you on one thing- it doesn’t matter at all if you pass first time. But you know what? I’m still happy that I did.

@Godwin_J24

6 ай бұрын

@@redblade8160calm down

@cyberhax2480

4 ай бұрын

@@redblade8160someone’s salty

Hi Richard. Just another comment of appreciation here. This is simply the BEST driving channel out there by far for learners. Just watching all these videos makes me feel 10x more at ease and has increased my confidence tenfold. Fabulous, clear explanations and demonstrations. Stay amazing.

@christopher9727

16 күн бұрын

Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Holy Spirit Can give you peace guidance and purpose and the Lord will John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

Just passed my test this morning. Just wanted to say a massive thank you. You’re videos were incredible helpful. Cheers buddy.

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

Great video as usual. I passed last November and your videos helped me pass. Even now I still watch because not only is it entertaining to watch, I still feel like I can never learn enough when it comes to driving and being safe on the road. Thank you for your videos.

Almost like you read my mind!! I had this exact question in my head earlier today as I’m going to Canada in a few days and was wondering what I needed to do with the hire car regarding park and neutral. Your explanations are so clear and I love the various camera angles. Thank you!

Just passed my test w/ 3 minors, your videos helped a ton. thank you so much :)

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic news! Congratulations on passing!

In the USA, the parking brake is (mostly) referred to as the 'emergency brake'. Most American drivers NEVER use it and rely exclusively on 'P' (though I know someone will provide an example to claim I am wrong!). I didn't know about the hill parking point, though - very useful, as my driveway is on a steep slope 😃

@svr5423

7 ай бұрын

P (or setting 1st or reverse gear on a manual) just locks the gear, the parking brake also locks the rear wheels. Usually you should do both, especially when parking on an incline. The parking brake is usually an electronic operated brake that can be on or off. The hand brake is operated with the hand and can also be used to initiate drifting (hand brake turns) and to slow down the car in case the main brakes are not available (e.g. when you have the engine off and the vacuum is depleted) - just be careful, the braking action is limited.

@jonc4403

Ай бұрын

On flat ground, I don't bother with the parking brake. On a hill, I absolutely do.

I've recently bought an automatic (CVT) after over 40 years of driving manual transmissions. This video is extremely useful. Thanks.

i have still about a year untill i can take my driving test, but thanks to your videos the time i already spend driving makes me feel more confident that i can pass it easily, and im getting close to my mom's driving level even tho she had her licence for about 15 years now, so thank you Richard, I'm sure I will check your videos when taking my course to impress my instructors

Thank you, Richard! This has been very informative and superbly clear. I consider myself a car buff (... I used to be more, nowadays probably not on that scale but still ...) and I wasn't aware of all those mechanical details. Thanks again!

Even though it may not be needed when parking on flat ground, I decided to just use neutral-handbrake-park regardless of where I park. I think it's useful to make it a consistent habit just so I don't have to think twice about my parking conditions before I engage Park.

@jonc4403

Ай бұрын

I'd rather not make it a consistent habit. I only use it on hills. It's just an extra annoying and unnecessary step when parked on flat ground. On hills, I keep my foot on the brake, pull the handbrake, then put the car in park. There's no need whatsoever to take your foot off the brake when you're in neutral, just go straight through to park.

It had been weeks since I got my first automatic that I was trying to get to understand the right way to park and wait in traffic. Stumbled upon this video. It is just perfect. Answered all my queries. Specifically, I was even more interested to know how automatic stop/start relates to waiting in traffic. Wonderfully answered. Keep up the good work!

@severnsea

9 күн бұрын

Auto stop-start was only devised my manufacturers to get round emissions levels so the best thing you could do is turn it off or even disable it completely. On some cars it's just a module that is connected to the battery via the power leads; you just need to unplug it. In traffic just hold on the footbrake if stopped at lights for a few seconds or use the parking brake if stopping for longer. Contrary to what the video says, leaving the car in drive with the parking brake on will not damage your car's engine or gearbox, that's only the case with very old autos.

My DSG car is set by myself to automatically apply the hand brake when I stop by using the footbrake then releases as I drive off, it's brilliant as I don't have to keep my foot on the brake to stop it creeping forward, it is overridable though and that's useful when parking in a tight space, the stop start I turn off as it does my head in especially at junctions when you may need a quick maneuver to join traffic. Well presented vlog, thanks.

Thank you soooo much Richard for the amazing and expertly communicated driving videos! I passed my test today and your channel has been so helpful, couldn't have done it without you! Very happy and thanks :)

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

On my old semi automatic,ASG from Peugeot,when i was waiting on a stoplight 50+ seconds(i usually saw the timer on the stoplight) i would put the car on N with the handbreak on. And 4-5 seconds before green release the break and put it fast in A. Never had a problem with the gearbox in 218.000KM :)

Thanks for the video! about 8 months driving but I still check out your videos!

This randomly popped up in my recommended vids and this is a great explanation of these different gearbox types. I'm going to bookmark this for explaining this to people.

Passed second time today with 4 minors. Your videos have been really helpful Richard, thank you!

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

Oh Richard, you're national treasure! I'm looking to get back into driving and am planning on getting a cheap old used automatic car in the near future, so you probably just saved my clutch! 😂I learned to drive in Germany years ago, and haven't sat in the drivers seat in a good 7 years. I've been binging your videos prepare, so thank you so much for all the educational content you're creating. Roundabouts in particular were an area of concern to me, as we barely have any in Germany, but I feel I have a good understanding of them now.

@mmb_MeAndMyBees

4 ай бұрын

Those that come in (near to you) from the Right 'Always' have Right of Way !!! And be a courteous Driver : Indicate your 'intentions' by using 'Your Indicators promptly and concisely' on Entering, going Around, and 'Preparing to Leave (Exiting) the Road' Off the Roundabout ! Nothing worse than seeing a Driver not (knowing) what they need to show others. If in doubt 'use more Indicators' than none at all !. . . Just saying. 👍 Saw someone enter into a Roundabout (turn Right !!!(thus going Wrong Way (like going against a Clock !) Turned out it was an American (Service Base near by). . Everybody sounded their Horns and got his attention by Waving madly. Luckily no harm or damage was done. 😳 If you get 'flustered' either do another Full Around (Again) indicating Right until you calmly see your 'Exit.' Or turn Off the Roundabout, by any next Left, calmly compose your 'Required Turnoff' do a turn about manoeuvre. Re-Enter said Roundabout and ensure you 'Select' the correct Route (Exit Road !) Nothing wrong with Red Face Embarrassment as long as you Drive Safely !!! Been Driving for over x35 Yrs. Good Luck. Sure I could not Drive the German 'Autobahn'. 🙃

Really enjoyed this video - interested to learn more about automatics in any future videos you might make. Thanks as always for the great content!

Great explanations of very difficult concepts to get over - particularly like the bit on relieving pressure from the parking pawl - I didn't think anyone else ever thought of this. Cheers!

Thanks for the describing the differences. I've been driving for nearly 40 years and watched this because I've never driven a proper DSG and wanted more info. Currently drive a CVT and basic automated manual (Smart). Two points I would make; Especially in winter, I don't apply the handbrake, if I'm leaving the car for long periods as the the brakes can and do seize on. 2 putting the car in park in traffic and being shunted from behind will be a harder impact. There are other points but this channel is for learners so, I respect that.

@severnsea

9 күн бұрын

Spot on about putting the car in park resulting in a harder impact; if it's not on the movement of the car will absorb some of the impact and could result in less severe injuries. At traffic lights, assuming the road is level I usually hold the car on the footbrake, therefore showing the brake lights, until the car behind me has stopped then put the car in neutral and leave the brake off.

Firstly, thank you Richard for your detailed and well produced videos. I’ve learned soo much from your channel, I started driving about three months ago and I must tell you, your tutorials helped a lot. I bought a VW Golf 7 DSG, I must say it’s pretty fool proof. Throughout this video I got the sense that my car is really well designed because its safety features avoid a bulk of the mistakes you covered in this video. In the absence of these safety features, I probably would have damaged the car. Thanks you from South Africa. 🇿🇦 😉

Very informative, I have a semi automatic with easy gears Reverse, neutral and drive. Super easy helped massively doing my lessons and test in it and still have the car now. Thank you for this video

Thank you! Recently bought an automatic (been driving manual for over 20 years). This really helped me understand more about the car

passed my manual today after having my auto license for 2 years, binged your videos the whole time i was learning so thank you for all the great tips!

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

The way the gearbox works can vary between even very similar cars. Some DSGs need to be put into neutral when the car is stationary, some don't. Great advice about the parking pawl. 👍

Richard thx for the video - as always thorough explanation with advice - however this time you nailed it! Keep it going.

Great video... Picking up my first ever automatic car this week after 23years of only driving manual. Your videos help alot !

A few posters have commented that they have passed their tests very recently, an examiner once told one of my students that passing merely means you are considered safe enough to continue learning without being supervised 😎

@a.r.t.4611

8 ай бұрын

I'm a driving instructor. I tell my students that learning good craft is the priority, not passing the test. When they pass, I tell them that this is when the learning really starts.

@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968

8 ай бұрын

Obsoletely, a fine example of Old School advice that is still very much VALID now as it always was.

@user-ng1eo4rr8n

8 ай бұрын

Some advice I can give to learner drivers after 42 years of driving. Don't be an offensive driver, be an defensive driver. Be kind to other drivers and give way and you will most likely be as safe as you can. Watch out for folks, don't get distracted and remember that you are driving a hunk of metal that can take life and limb. Some of the highest death rates on UK roads are young boys between 17 - 19. A car is not a toy and it's not a Formula 1 racer. Be kind to other drivers, slow down ,don't be selfish and behave as the road only belongs to you! Share the few roads that we have left and we will all arrive alive.

@severnsea

9 күн бұрын

@@user-ng1eo4rr8n True, but according to stats most of them are from stolen cars (joyriders who won't care about being flashed by a speed camera), or uninsured drivers so most of them won't have a licence or take a test anyway.

@6:20 FYI: Your estimation of 30 seconds to one minute before the clutch is "toast" only applies to a "dry clutch". The DCT type of automated manuals usually have a "wet clutch" that is constantly bathed in oil. There is very little wear even when abused somewhat.

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

On the contrary, the six-speed VW dual clutch automated manual has a wet clutch. Clutch particles enter the oil and then the mechatronic unit which can cause it to fail. So sometimes a wet clutch can cause more harm than good.

@xNYCMarc

8 ай бұрын

@@ConquerDriving That’s just one particular example of a poorly designed wet clutch system. One bad example isn’t representative of all of them. I had a 2012 Fiat 500 5 speed manual and the pressure plate fingers broke twice in 60,000 miles where the clutch wouldn’t release when pressing the clutch pedal. I drove 20,000 miles shifting without the clutch the second time it broke. If I based all manual transmissions on the flimsy Fiat 500 transmission, I’d have to say manual transmissions suck. But obviously one example isn’t representative of the whole.

@svr5423

7 ай бұрын

There are dry and wet clutch systems available. Usually you know which one you have if you're the owner of the car. dry ones are a little bit more efficient and cheaper but more prone to wear and heat damage. In the end, the clutch quality also plays a huge factor. I never had problems with my DCT in my current hyundai (dry) and also not in my past Mercedes (wet) but my Toyota needed a new clutch after a few years (was MMT model, but manuals were equally affected since they had the same weak clutch - it was a known fault in the community).

@xNYCMarc

7 ай бұрын

@@svr5423 My current car is a 7 speed DCT wet clutch (Honda designed). It’s been very reliable, unlike the Ford Power Shift dry clutch DCT, which people have nicknamed the “PowerShit” since they keep self destructing. I’m sure wet clutches can have problems too, but I’ve only ever had issues with dry ones.

@scitec717

5 ай бұрын

​@@ConquerDrivingif gearbox service done on time there a reliable box, plenty of examples out there 15+ years old still going strong with 200k miles

Just what I wanted 🤩 Thank you very much. I’m waiting for my automatic driving test and nobody could tell me this. I checked all my driving books and app but all talks about manual. I only found 2 automatic mock tests video Where they didn’t use the N or the hand brake but because at manual you often use it my instructor friend told me it is better to be use on the test. I went for a mock test with a manual instructor (our friend), and he couldn’t tell me this and that was my biggest fear I don’t know what I need to know when I’m waiting. 🙏

OOh i requested this one a week ago, I'm so thrilled to find this. Thanks! Still wondering about some other things I mentioned in my previous post on the first driving lesson.

In my car, I put the car in neutral and then put the handbrake on when waiting for long periods of time. When parking, I put it in neutral, then put the handbrake on and then put it in park. With more modern autos, it’ll be similar I guess

I'm looking at buying a Toyota hybrid ecvt and having never driven anything other that manuals I was a bit worried about doing something wrong, or looking a complete idiot in the showroom asking possibly daft questions. This video has answered quite a few of those questions that I had about using the system in the best way possible and really helped me feel confident abut driving it! Thanks Richard for explaining it so clearly!

@yamaniyoussef

7 ай бұрын

I bought corolla s it's easy ^^ the car have a lot of help systeme it drives itselef

@svr5423

7 ай бұрын

HSD is the best automatic you can get. Go for it. The only downside is that you are not allowed to tow anything. (but I believe that might have changed). I only opted for my Hyundai in the same price range because of that and also the fact that it had newer "avionics" (the competing Toyota model was old at that time and didn't have a radar and autobrake system)

I have my test tomorrow in automatic so binge watching these videos. Cheers pal

It is good to see you have this knowledge and understanding of mechanics. I have purchased many automatics in the manual handbrake era where the handbrake was seized or just didn't work through a complete lack of use. I took one on a test drive, parked up to have a look under the bonnet when the engine was warm but I applied the manually operated hand "parking" brake. When we went to pull away I released the handbrake but, because it had not been used for so long it hand jammed on. Fortunately, it was not very efficient due to rust etc so I drove it back with the handbrake on, gave them the keys back and walked away.

Always park the car using the handbrake and then put it into Park. Steep hills can lock the transmission up if you do not apply the hand brake first. Good video

@arturpaivads

2 ай бұрын

Its not worth to damage your transmission, even if the chances are small

@edwardfletcher7790

2 ай бұрын

It's not possible to lock up a traditional automatic transmission, the torque converter is a fluid coupling.

@kenhaveachat7630

Ай бұрын

@@edwardfletcher7790 'Locked up, is the term he's using for the trans to be somewhat jammed in park. On a steep hill if you put the trans in park and release the foot brake, the car will roll a little until the park pawl engages, the weight of the car is now against that pawl making it hard to pull the gear stick back out of park. By using the hand brake first, it minimises the chance of the shifter jamming. I spent many years rebuilding transmissions and this is one issue that I've had to educate people about a few times. On steep hills I usually angle and roll the front wheel onto the curb and then apply the brake and park especially when facing uphill as some hand brakes don't work so well backwards.

@mikejones-go8vz

Ай бұрын

I always put the car in neutral, apply the handbrake, and then put the car into park.

@khmbodia1972

18 күн бұрын

@@mikejones-go8vzThat's what I'm been doing after watching on KZread. Before that, I always handbrake first then Park. 😄

I enjoyed your presentation. You may consider the impact on a following motorcycle during inclement weather with prolonged use of footbrake (brake lights) causing dazzle. I speak from experience; despite every effort to maintain a clear visor and maintaining a safe following distance, safety may be compromised, especially at night in the rain. This is the difference between learning to pass a test and learning a life skill.

Good advise in an area where a lot of people are confused. I have an automatic torque converter where the question is usually, what is Neutral for. I only use Neutral when I go through the car wash, since the car wash will be pulling the car along so I definitely don't want it in Drive or Park and I want to keep the engine on so that the direction of wheels can more easily be manipulated. And like someone else pointed out, you can use Neutral when your car breaks down, but these days the breakdown service puts your car on a flatbed truck, they don't pull them around anymore.

Legend, I drive a DCT and you have filled a ton of blanks in how to look after the gearbox. Many thanks 😀 .

I passed my driving test today on Manual thank you for your videos assisting me in my journey ❤️

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

Hi Richard, just want to say I really thank you for your tutorial videos. I actually live in the US and have always dreamed of owning a 6 speed MT WRX. Was always afraid at first to try to master manual transmissions, but with your videos, it gave me the confidence to drive manual. Well, a week ago I bought my dream car and am getting better everyday driving it thanks to all your tutorial videos. Still reviewing videos I've watched and looking for more from your channel to get better. Thank you for all that you do!

@kjm3672

8 ай бұрын

Congrats bro, which gen of WRX did you choose? I really wanted a first gen but they are starting to get expensive

The main point is "Making Progress" this is taught in the HGV driving.

First time watching your channel. Really liked the video. Great content and like the style. Subscribed.

Great video, and as someone who’s only driven automatics rarely in 60 years of driving, I learned a lot. One thing not mentioned though is the brake lights of cars, and automatic cars especially, if the brake pedal is recommended to be kept depressed when stopped. For drivers immediately behind a car, especially at night, the effect of doing this can be dazzlingly bright brake lights partially ruining a driver’s night vision. At the very least it’s inconsiderate and certainly not good driving practice. Surely any automatic car, whatever category it falls into, should be capable of being stopped temporarily with some system of brake system selected ‘on’, but which doesn’t damage or strain the drive system, yet still allows the brake lights to be ‘off’. In manual cars, the handbrake serves this purpose very effectively, but ultimately, whatever the car, it’s all down to the standard of tuition and driving. I just wish more drivers were understanding of just how bright their brake lights are when you’re sitting behind them in stationary traffic. Thanks again for the video!

@JAMESWUERTELE

8 ай бұрын

That’s stupid. Brake lights too bright?! Come on man.

@chrisholland4633

8 ай бұрын

@@JAMESWUERTELE I'm not getting into an argument, and neither am I stupid. Good driving practice is not to sit in traffic at night (or really any time at all) with the brake lights on. Some cars have very bright brake lights, others aren't too bad, but, whatever, it's not good practice, or considerate.

@BridgeToGantry

5 ай бұрын

@@chrisholland4633 There's always one isn't there. I came on to post the exact point you've made and am in total agreement. The rear brake lights on Mercedes for example are very vivid and lit for minutes at a time i.e. at traffic lights are really uncomfortable. I came to the conclusion most people in automatics are plain lazy. But this of course is stupid 😞

@GAZZA55

3 ай бұрын

that is not stupid he is correct sitting behind someone at night with brake lights on can be very dazzling more so with the newer cars that have LED. lights.

@BridgeToGantry

3 ай бұрын

@@GAZZA55 You're right, everyone seems to do it. Just laziness and lack of awareness of other road users beside themselves.

Really well axplained. Even with a CVT I tend to put it in neutral if I'm standing for awhile. The sound alone tells me its less strain.

@littleworkshopofhorrors2395

5 сағат бұрын

As many CVT gearboxes have an electric powder clutch it is wise to use neutral when standing still for more than a few seconds, it is just like a manual clutch in not liking standing still in gear.

Woah best channel for learning how to drive your car and mechanical explanation. AWESOME!!!!

Found your channel by accident today. Having been driving for 60 years, in both autos and manual, I only discovered the robotised autos about 5 years ago. Someone informed me about the clutch plate and how holding the car on the handbrake while in D would cause damage. It was a Vauxhall Corsa auto hired car. Since that time I have been very wary of this type of auto transmission. The subject was nicely explained in this video. Well done. Separately , I dislike the practice of holding the car for long periods on the footbrake, while dazzling other motorists, especially at night. You may have this covered in another video.

Great video, I've been teaching on automatics for quite a few years now and I always advise my pupils to use neutral when waiting in traffic or stoped at pedestrian crossings as this will reduce the very dangerous risk of the vehicle shooting forward if the accelerator is mistakenly pressed resulting in devastating consicqenses, this has also happened in car parks... I also advise that when passengers are boarding or alighting select neutral or park this will make the vehicle safe for everyone.

A good reason for using neutral and the handbrake at night is to avoid dazzling the driver behind you with high intensity red lights. I am amazed nobody ever mentions this point.

@nadebeef6529

2 ай бұрын

TBF, that only ever affects people with astigmatism. You should be wearing glasses that cancel astigmatism, or not drive in the first place.

@landbk5015

2 ай бұрын

@@nadebeef6529 I disagree, I do not have an astigmatism, but do find looking at the large bright brake lights that are on cars nowadays uncomfortable when it is raining and stopped at traffic lights. I have posted to this effect on this post elsewhere. A lot of drivers do not know it is illegal to have rear fog lights on in the rain. They must only be used in poor visibility due to fog, as their name suggests. This is because of the glare they cause to drivers in the rain, not because of any sight defects of other drivers. Another problem is drivers do not check that all their lights are working properly. Many times I see drivers with one headlight not working properly. This puts extra power to the other side and causes dazzling to on coming vehicles and/or they could be mistaken for a motorcycle by other road users creating a problem with judging the width of the offending vehicle.

Thank you Richard. This is very helpful 😊

I have benn driving real cars now since 1997 and growing older now thinking about getting an automatic. I had no idea how many little things are at play in an automatic as well. Thanks a lot for your insights!

At 5:47, you should be somewhat worried with an automatic with a torque converter as well since, just like a traditional clutch, the torque converter itself basically transforms the rotation difference between the flywheel and the output shaft into heat that accumulates in the coupling fluid which is not good for it or the rest of the transmission. The good news is that, after cooling down, there should be no problems with the torque converter (if no other component was affected), unlike a clutch that will get permanently damaged.

@stoutain

7 ай бұрын

I have a mid 1990’s rear wheel deive sedan with a standard torque converter auto gearbox. and indeed if the trans is left in drive while at stop lights plus foot on brake pedal then I feel the heat from the transmission tunnel.

@worawatli8952

3 ай бұрын

My early 90s car has pretty noticeable vibration when I put it in drive and hold the brake, even though I had just replaced all engine mounts and dampers and engine is very smooth and no vibration when driving. When it is in drive and not going, it emitted the worst vibration. lol, as I had heard and read from many people with older cars, I think they weren't designed to be in drive when stopped for a long time, they were designed in the time that most people are still familiar with manual and will mostly put them in neutral at stop lights.

I have a torque converter auto and often put the handbrake on when stopped for a while but leave it in Drive. I find this more relaxing than keeping my foot for too long on the brake. I'd never bother putting it in Neutral or Park as it's too much faff and unnecessary.

@JAMESWUERTELE

8 ай бұрын

That’s perfect! These people that shift in and out of neutral and drive all the time wear out the first gear clutches in automatics.

I am a Retired , yes Old Guy , Heavy Articulated Vehicle Driver . THIS was an Excellent Breakdown of the differences in Transmission types . And I 100% agree with you . Having proper control of the Vehicle is all that actually matters .

Very nicely covered, especially about the clutch in Automated Transmissions

Wise advice, but in particular, as you are in a Corolla, the last option to use is N - as advised in the owners manual, it isolates the battery charging, and in the long term would result in them discharging. It’ll probably warn you if that happens. That one also has the “brake hold” option, which works well, as long as you’re happy with the brake lights being on. Using the P mode with the transmission being locked allows them to be off during a long stop - but then it will temporarily display the reverse lights when shifting through to D, which might scare someone behind. Swings and roundabouts with that one. As it is, the one you are in is pretty foolproof compared with the old manual gearbox cars with real “handbrakes”, especially on rising gradients.

@LG-cz6ls

8 ай бұрын

Ha! Yes. I hate it when the reversing light comes on in front of me in traffic. Am I about to be hit by an idiot*, or is it someone driving an auto who doesn't appreciate what they're doing. *And there are idiots out there who would reverse into you and then wonder what happened...

@Mortimer50145

8 ай бұрын

I'm trying to work out why putting the car into neutral would isolate the battery charging. Surely the alternator runs independently of the transmission and should charge the battery all the time the engine is running, whether in park, neutral, drive or reverse. Or is there something that I am missing here? Why would Toyota design their car so putting it into neutral cuts the power from the alternator?

@Mortimer50145

8 ай бұрын

@@LG-cz6ls Much worse that brief flash of the reversing lights are the people who sit stationary in a queue with their brake lights dazzling the driver behind - especially at night. That's why I always go into neutral and hold the car on the handbrake if I anticipate I'lbe stopped for more than a couple of seconds.

@johnkeepin7527

8 ай бұрын

No, it does not. There is no independent alternator for producing 12V dc in a Toyota Hybrid. There are two Moor Generators (MG1 & MG2), one being the traction motor, and the other either operates as a generator from the engine (when it runs), or the starter motor when required. They are variable frequency 3-phase ac ones. The high voltage dc connection to the traction battery is isolated in N mode (which is only there to comply with older mechanical transmission kit), and the engine can’t be run when N is selected. There is normally a constant feed at high voltage from either MG1 or MG2 to the 12V via a converter set when the power is switched on. Incidentally, the 12V battery does not start this engine at all, unlike a traditional car engine, and it is quite a small one by comparison. No separate starter or alternator at all.@@Mortimer50145

@LG-cz6ls

8 ай бұрын

@@Mortimer50145 Brake lights on is irritating, yes. But it's just a brake light. It's not as if someone is driving around with their fog light on. Manual car, handbrake, neutral, sorted. Thinking some wazzock is about to reverse into you is worse.

I switched to an automatic after a year of lessons in a manual and for someone with learning difficulties, it has really helped. Would love to see more automatic centric videos.

@send2gl

8 ай бұрын

Soon auto will be the norm.

@aussieausdeutschland4245

8 ай бұрын

I have severe ADHD learnt to drive a manual. Millennials are just lazy and give up at the drop of a hat. Harden up boy because life is going kick you in the balls like a horse.

@redblade8160

8 ай бұрын

@@send2gl Automatic cars are already the norm.

@alexnelson9512

8 ай бұрын

@@redblade8160 *Not in the UK - in the USA only!*

@TrevorSachko

8 ай бұрын

@@alexnelson9512 More Autos are sold today in the UK...

Hi Richard, I’m a long-time viewer of your channel and enjoy your content. I was thinking it would be helpful if you could create a video about protecting cars from vandalism. I recently had an incident where my car’s side mirror got damaged, and the lights were broken, but the authorities weren’t able to assist much. A video from you on this topic would be greatly appreciated by many car owners, including those who prefer to keep their privacy intact. Your expertise would be valuable in preventing such incidents. Looking forward to your videos!

Hi Richard, I had a Ford Kuga 2.0 diesel with powershift auto transmission, and it was truly awful, juddering when take off and slow and vague gearshift, I replaced it after 6 months. I also had a Mercedes E320 cdi automatic torque converter transmission, and it had a really useful Hold setting , depress the foot brake and the press brake further, this now holds the car on the brakes without keeping foot on brake and then press accelerator to pull away. I now have a Vauxhall Mokka 1.4 t automatic torque converter transmission.

Unless I'm parked, idling, I am always on the foot-brake. If I'm in an automatic, I'll leave it in drive. I did not know of the trick to make sure your handbrake is taking the weight on a hill. I might start doing that unless I forget it.

At the Canada/USA border there can be delays of 2-3 hours. As traffic creeps forward towards the border checkpoint, it's not uncommon for drivers of automatic vehicles (which is most vehicles) to creep forward on the brakes for the entire wait time...and with no stationary time in neutral either. As denoted by the sea of continuous red brake lights and no tele-tale brief flicker of reversing lights which would occur if shifting between Drive & Neutral or Drive & Park.

@JAMESWUERTELE

8 ай бұрын

Normal, if you shift in and out of neutral all the time, it’s going to toast the 1 st gear clutches, brakes are cheaper than trannies

@urkerab

Ай бұрын

Reverse is between Neutral and Park, not between Drive and Neutral.

@ibs5080

Ай бұрын

@@urkerab Yes I'm familiar with the P-R-N-D-3-2-1 pattern of automatics. (Sidenote: The 3-2-1 might vary depending on the number of auto gears). When I wrote about shifting between Drive and Park, I simply left out mentioning the intermediate Neutral & Reverse for brevity. In the same way that if I was talking about shifting say from 3rd to 4th gear in a manual, I'd be leaving out the brief and temporary state of Neutral. Update: I see however that I was erroneous in stating the flicker of reversing lights when shifting from D to N. Obviously that wouldn't occur since no R is involved.

@urkerab

Ай бұрын

@@ibs5080 Indeed, this was what I was alluding to.

@ibs5080

Ай бұрын

@@urkerab My apologies for making a bit of a hash of all that. I think my brain must have been in "Neutral" rather than "Drive" but hopefully I've "Reversed" all that now. Anyhow, well spotted!

Hi Richard very informative video and you are correct in everything you said. there are a couple of things to add firstly a lot of cvt gearboxes use a clutch not a torque converter My wife had an Audi A4 2004 with a cvt box with a multiplate clutch. Secondly traditional automatics with torque converter from yesteryear (borgwarner model 35, 12 and dg) the hand book did say put into neutral if stationary for more than 5 or 10 seconds are the transmission fluid would start to overheat in the torque converter. I used to work for a Jaguar main dealer in the 1970s. Keep up the good work safe driving.

That was a very well explained video! Many thanks for it.

I remember being recommended to use the handbrake briefly at a stop sign on the driving test, to ‘prove’ I was stopped - and to make sure I actually did 😊 I enjoyed the video. I knew the basics of the gearboxes but I hadn’t actually clicked with the issue of a DSG left in gear while waiting in traffic as I only owned torque converter cars. As I think you mentioned, stop/start takes care of that… it was useful to make the connection. Thank you

Good video, but you forgot to mention the glare from your brake lights to the vehicles behind you while sitting stationary in traffic. I’ve always taught my students that if a pause becomes a wait, then you should put it in neutral and parking brake on and off the footbrake to stop dazzling the vehicles behind you. But then again, times may have moved on.

@trevorstuart3674

8 ай бұрын

Agree, indeed the Highway Code states 'In stationary queues of traffic, drivers should apply the parking brake and, once the following traffic has stopped, take their foot off the footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights. This will minimise glare to road users behind until the traffic moves again.'

@HaralHeisto

8 ай бұрын

And bear in mind that because the law hasn't caught up with technology - automatic handbrakes do not count as a handbrake, which means the brake lights must remain illuminated.

@redblade8160

8 ай бұрын

tse13012. Glare is only a problem at night.

@RexxSchneider

8 ай бұрын

@@redblade8160 Half of folks' lives are spent at night.

@RexxSchneider

8 ай бұрын

With a "normal" automatic (i.e one with a torque converter), there's no point in putting it in neutral. It simply creates another delay when moving off. But yes, "parking brake on, footbrake off when stationary" is what should happen for multiple reasons,

My dad has had his hybrid auris since 2019 and we park our car on a hill! I always used to be scared when the car would roll back after I let go of the foot brake. So far it's not given us any trouble, the toyota's quite sturdy. If I ever get a car of my own I will remember to rest the car on the handbrake and not on the parking pawl since it will probably a cheap auto sensitive to wear.Thanks!

I have this car and I always use the brake hold when driving and coming to a stop, it’s so much easier and convenient. I only use P when parking, I love that the EPB comes on automatically when you shift to P

I had an old 20 year old automatic with a 4 speed torque converter. It was easier to put it in neutral with the hand brake on when I was in traffic, as the hand brake was a bit naff, and in drive, it had enough torque to still pull the car forward. I now drive a 2020 Seat Ateca with a 7 speed DCT, and I can just leave it in drive when driving about town, as it has lift off neutral, and when stationary with the hand brake on, stays in neutral with start stop. Doesn't move until I touch the accelerator.

@demagab

8 ай бұрын

Why would you put the park brake on? Just put it in park if you're tired of holding the brake pedal (you could also shut off the engine at this point). With your new car you probably have the brake hold feature, which holds the brakes for you until you press on the gas Park brake should be only for parking on a hill

@Xaid0nTT

8 ай бұрын

@@demagab just something I was taught that I still do. New car is just a flick of a switch.

@demagab

8 ай бұрын

@@Xaid0nTT keep in mind that flicking that switch makes two electric motors turn hard enough to hold in the brake calipers and then again to release them.. it's not good for them and personally I don't even use it for parking unless I'm on a hill. I would rather use the brake hold function (if available) which just holds the brake by other means (it's designed for frequent use)

I love your videos and have been working through them to 'modernise' my driving as I have just turned 73 and I have to prepare for what I have to face when I am 75. I think that driving my Fiat 500 has much improved as a result🙂 It has a VERY quirky software system and the auto gearbox uses drive bands that overheat if if use it incorrectly giving me all sorts of errors. I was locked in reverse only once! (It ran okay after cooling down!) I think I have spotted a small error in this video though... I followed your advice and watched the background and it seems to me that the back of car rises a lot and the front goes down a little, which seems to be the reverse of what you said in the video. I hope I have helped with this comment. At least you have the opportunity to correct at least me or the video as appropriate

@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

When I was facing uphill, I put the handbrake on then selected neutral and came off the brake. The back would have raised and the front would have dipped as the car wants to roll back but the rear wheels are locked. But in drive with the handbrake on when I come off the brake the front raises and the back dips as the car wants to move forwards using the front wheels but the rear wheels are locked. I hope that clears it up. Thank you for watching.

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@ConquerDriving

8 ай бұрын

That's fantastic news! Thank you for watching and congratulations on passing!

Best explanation ever! Well done man, well done. Greetings from.Greece !

High level brake lights are on pretty much all cars now. Brake lights on modern cars are upwards 800 lumens (that’s not far off full beam headlights) so when in a traffic jam, don’t leave your foot on the brake, it is quite literally blinding the people behind you.

@TonyJewell0

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@mirre2590

8 ай бұрын

What our when driving manual? Have to hold down the brake pedal when standstill, so the issue remains. Can't just pull the parking brake every time you stop

When I took my UK theory test just over 20 years ago now Im sure I remember there being a question regarding why you shouldn't sit on the foot brake and the answer was to avoid dazzling the driver behind. Now that many cars have led lights, I would have thought that's even more relevant today 😅

@Rroff2

8 ай бұрын

Most automatics for some reason have no real way around that - all of mine as per the manual say not to go in and out of parked more often than necessary (I'm guessing due to wear and tear) and not to use park/handbrake as a regular part of driving when waiting in a queue, etc.

@Mortimer50145

8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure whether LED rear lights are better or worse than three 21 W tungsten bulbs (left, centre high-level and right). Either way, at night it destroys my night vision for a while afterwards. I have nasty memories of being stuck in a traffic jam at night due to an accident, with the traffic very occasionally edging forward a few yards. I kept my eyes closed to avoid being dazzled, hoping that I'd still be able to see through my eyelids when the brake lights went out and I knew it was time to move forward a bit. After about 10 minutes of this, the driver of the car behind me, who was also dazzled by the brake lights of the car in front of me, got out and "persuaded" the driver to use his handbrake instead.

@Rroff2

8 ай бұрын

@@Mortimer50145 I've seen or heard a few people complain about it lately I'm guessing partly due to the increase in EVs on the road but many automatics and EVs (some premium models aside) aren't designed in a way where there is an equivalent of holding it on the handbrake on a manual and hence having the brake lights go out. Seems weird given the advice in the highway code but that is the way it is.

Hi Richard, a great Video which is really informative, thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :⁠-⁠)

Fantastic advice. I've a type 2 DSG gearbox. I apply foot break, then into neutral, then into park

Something to add, when it comes to Electric parking brakes, some newer car's (my 2021 Mazda3 does this) Will automatically disengage the parking brake when you touch the accelerator in gear (be it reverse or drive) so long as you have your seatbelt on.

Putting the parking brake on while waiting in traffic must be a purely British thing and honestly, I don't think they are designed to be set and released that often (stretches cables or wears the brake electric motors). The rest of the world just waits with the foot on the brake unless the wait becomes really long. Also letting off the brake pedal causes the brake lights to turn off and vehicles coming from behind may not realize immediately you are stopped. In a manual you may want to put it in neutral right away because holding the clutch down causes damage to it. In automatics it was always suggested to avoid shifting frequently D/N because it would wear the transmission clutches more (with every gear change), while newer automatics, instead, do it automatically every time you hold the brakes down well enough (maybe to save fuel at the expense of reliability). EVs/hybrids kind of do the same, as you showed, but in this case it's more than legit. The brake hold function seems to be designed right for traffic, although I wouldn't trust it alone especially when downhill, as accidentally touching the gas or maybe in case of power loss, causes the brakes to release and the car to move forward. This function keeps the brakes light on all the time for safety.

@johnkeepin7527

8 ай бұрын

And in that car, just prodding the accelerator starts the movement forward at the same time as releasing the brake. In “parking brake”, it applies the rear brake pads, clamped on to the disc, whereas in “brake hold”, it’s the front end with light power on to the traction motor, so it’s live and ready to go when required. It's also supposed to prevent rolling backwards on a rising gradient. A brisk start from rest in the traffic - so don’t try too early, if a bit close to the one in front. Alright, it only crawls forward at walking pace if you just tap it, so if the worst happens one should be able to brake again and stop in time.

Thank you!! And so simply explained, love it 😊😊

I learnt about automatics here. Thanks for the straightforward explanations 👍

Well explained. The only modern automatics I've driven ae the Porsche PDK (in 911s and a Boxster) and DCT in a BMW M2. Both of those are perfectly happy to sit stationary without needing to be put into neutral. One of my cars is a 30-year-old BMW 7-series with a traditional torque converter automatic. I habitually push the gear selector into neutral at traffic lights and pull it back into drive as the lights start changing. And I choose the handbrake when I know I'll be stopped for more than 30 seconds or so. But I never put the car into park unless I'm shutting off the engine, and only then after applying the handbrake and going into neutral to take all load off the transmission. The idea of holding the car in position on the transmission's parking pawl is very uncomfortable for my sense of mechanical sympathy. Imagine how I felt on a trip to the U.S. last year when I discovered that my cousins (and most Americans) never use the parking brake and hold the car when parked up only by putting the transmission in park. As far as they're concerned, the parking brake (or handbrake to you and me) is for emergencies only, and they call it an E-brake. Absolutely crazy!

And they say manuals are confusing.

This was so helpful! Thank you for making this video! ❤

Well explained. Neutral is also needed for those conveyor belt car washes.

I taught Auto for more years than I care to remember and my golden rule to new drivers was quite simple. As you stated when a stop becomes a wait you brake you put car in neutral and apply hand brake. Many owners and in particular new drivers do not know which type of auto they have so this golden rule covers all types so no mistakes. Park is for when you have finished using the car.

@JAMESWUERTELE

8 ай бұрын

Stupid advice! All that neutral to drive shifting will cause 1st gear wear on that set of clutches. Don’t tell people to that crap.

You can, on some vehicles, save a tiny amount of fuel by idling in neutral/park. Usually between 0.05-0.15 gallons per hour, or essentially nothing. You can also overheat an automatic by idling in gear for a long time. Idling is usually the time with the most amount of torque converter slip, and more slip = more heat.

@LG-cz6ls

8 ай бұрын

So you're the git who freaks me out with your reversing light before pulling off!

@DarrylLeaning

8 ай бұрын

@@LG-cz6ls Normally not if people use Neutral, you have to go past reverse to get to Park though.

@dungareesareforfools

8 ай бұрын

@@LG-cz6lsbetter than being left unable to see / with a migraine by having stared at brake lights for 5 minutes or more.

@LG-cz6ls

8 ай бұрын

@@dungareesareforfools Why are you staring at brake lights? There are other things a driver can look at, and fixating on one thing is probably not safe.

@LG-cz6ls

8 ай бұрын

@@dungareesareforfools And if you can't see, you should not be driving.

I've driven manuals and ridden motorcycles for a long time, so when I got an Auto for the first time this year, I did joke that there's too many options. I settled on if I'm in heavy traffic or at a long wait, I use the handbrake and neutral on the gearbox because that's what I generally do in a manual and on a bike, so the muscle memory remains, although I do often use the gearbox park in the same way shown here; handbrake first then park, because the similar process to a manual. The technical details were quite interesting, so thanks for taking the time to actually explain that. Videos like this are proof (at least to me) that you can never be too experienced to learn something new.

@JAMESWUERTELE

8 ай бұрын

Try not and do that all the time. You will wear out the first gear clutch set, because it always causes an engagment from N to D. That’s why the torque converter takes up the slip while you wait. Just looking out for you. I do the same on my bikes and truck while sitting at a light (manual) just sit in neutral until it’s time to go, not in an automatic however.

fantastic video, your explanations are so simple and easy to understand. thankyou.

Thank you

Other than the point about taking your foot off the brake in traffic to avoid dazzling people behind, which is also in the Highway Code, there is an additional safety aspect to having your feet (and hands) off the controls when stationary. If the vehicle is hit by another and your foot is pressing the brake pedal can result in injury compared to the foot being relaxed. It's the same for manual cars - stopped for any significant time = into neutral and feet off pedals.

Fantastic video, it answered many questions that i had. 👍

At last, someone who knows what they're talking about, even down to repair cost. "bang on" as you pomes say.

Oh wow, I was certainly never taught to shift to parking and engage the parking brake when standing in traffic - seems pretty unsafe on first thought, someone's bound to get careless or frustrated while you're disengaging the brake!

@R34S0N3R

8 ай бұрын

I mean, what are they going to do, read end you?

@04smallmj

8 ай бұрын

Also, the reversing lights will flash as it is shifted from park to drive and vice versa, which might be concerning for drivers behind!

@stephenjones9153

8 ай бұрын

I've been driving since 17 now 64 and have always put my Hanbrake ON and shifted into neutral when waiting at traffic lights, I've only ever had to replace a Clutch once many year's ago. So it definitely saved me a fortune in Clutch,Pressure plate,Thrust bearing and Flywheel replacements. All my vehicles have been fairly high mileage when I've replaced them usually due to rust or just getting too old. My current car is a little 1.4Ltr Diesel Toyota Manual with 125,000 Miles on it with no signs of Clutch wear just yet.

@EmilysDadd

8 ай бұрын

@@04smallmj not on all autos ;-) . My Merc has an electric column shift with forwards/neutral/backwards and PARK ..... it doesn't shift through reverse from Drive/PARK to get to Reverse as it might have done on other cars

Yes I passed my test in an auto and never apply handbrake or put it in neutral or park at traffic lights. However I still think that everybody should still have to pass a test when they want to drive an automatic, even though they have passed a manual driving test. That's why there are so many accidents with older people driving an automatic cos they think. I can drive a manual I'm okay.

That was nicely explained. As a retired instructor who now has a Kia Automatc Manual Transmission (they call it AMT) I always put it in neutral for a prolonged stop as I am not sure how much the clutch separates from flywheel so neutral stops any creep. For your information, not sure if this is unique to Kia but my AMT does not have P but if I turn the engine off with selector in D or R it locks transmission. Neither salesman nor service department advised me of this with both saying the handbrake had to meet specifications, I dont like relying on handbrake on hills but as you suggest, let handbrake hold it then transmission as back up.

Very good video. I was explaining to my partner how putting my car into park at traffic lights is bad for a different reason: the technology! When you put the car into park it presumes your parking. So when the lights go green, and you select drive, if there is a car in front of you, in my car you get a warning because you've just selected drive but the car thinks you've made a mistake. The result is that as you go to move off, you're restricted to "parking speed" or "parking torque", as in: I can put the pedal down substantially but the car feels like it's broken until it realises the car in front is also moving and we aren't about to accidentally drive into another parked car. I also noticed that even on the foot brake there's a tiny amount of torque being applied in 1st gear, ever so tiny, and that it makes no difference if I use the foot brake or parking brake since that auto disengages; but the big no-no for using the parking brake when driving that seems to be missing from the video is that it puts strain on the electric motor that powers the brake when you are constantly engaging and disengaging it. And it's slower to disengage than the foot brake. I've heard folk tales of people wearing out the parking brake motor by using it at traffic lights for a few years, when it should last many many years. Opponents to the foot brake cite the Highway Code and dazzling people behind at night, which is unfortunate... but when the car is in self drive it will hold the brake lights on, that's the future in reality.