In an automatic gearbox, what is a driver required to do before shifting from the P gear to any other gear?
- Correct answer: Apply the brakes firmly.
- Step firmly on the accelerator.
- Step firmly on the clutch pedal.
- Step on the brake and the clutch pedals simultaneously. And then shift to the required gear.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Apply the brakes firmly.
An automatic gearbox has no clutch pedal, so any option involving the clutch does not apply. Before moving the selector out of P, the brake must be pressed firmly so the vehicle cannot lurch or roll as soon as a gear engages. Most automatic cars even block the lever from leaving P unless the brake is pressed. Pressing the accelerator at this moment is dangerous.