Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?
- Release the clutch pedal, to connect between the engine and the gear box.
- Step on the accelerator, to start driving immediately.
- Release the parking brake, to release the gearbox lock.
- Correct answer: Apply the foot-brake, to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Apply the foot-brake, to prevent the vehicle from moving.
In a car with an automatic transmission, keep the foot-brake pressed before moving the selector out of Park or Neutral into a driving gear. Once a gear is engaged the vehicle can start creeping at once, and the brake keeps it under control. Many cars even lock the selector until the brake is pressed. Automatics have no clutch pedal, and releasing the parking brake does not unlock the selector.