Re: Stopping an auto smoothly
Posted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 5:27 pm
Ive just been out in my BMW which is automatic. When I stop at lights or behind someone I use the same brake pedal pressure for slowing down and at the moment of ceasing to move because nothing more is needed to stop it creeping forward. This is something you just have to work out for your car. My car has upgraded brakes so you don't need much pressure to make the car stop completely. if you are not used to driving an automatic you have to get used to having your right foot either on the brake pedal or on the gas and very occasionally easing off the gas so not pressing either for example slowing down a bit but not having to use the brakes yet. When I first got an automatic 10 years ago it took me 2 weeks to learn how to drive it properly. My husband who rarely drives my car jerks the car all the time. Which is really annoying. I never worry about the clutch or what the gearbox is doing I concentrate on speed ie whether I need to speed up or slow down. I've also found that automatic cars drive differently compared to a manual car which must be to do with how the computer controls the engine and gear box. If you've got flappy paddles get used to the car and then start using these. It's easier to go in and out of sport mode rather than using the flappy paddles. I think what I mean is don't expect it to be the same as the equivalent manual car and you have to have two driving modes, automatic and manual.