Ch. 5 · Driving Method
Which is the correct procedure for starting the engine of an automatic transmission vehicle?
[Multiple choice · Medium]
- A.Confirm that the gear lever is in the N position, depress the brake pedal, and start the engine
- B.Confirm that the parking brake is applied and the gear lever is in the P position, then depress the brake pedal and start the engine✓
- C.Release the parking brake, then confirm that the gear lever is in the P position and start the engine
- D.Confirm that the gear lever is in the D position, apply the parking brake, and start the engine
Answer: B: Confirm that the parking brake is applied and the gear lever is in the P position, then depress the brake pedal and start the engine
Explanation
The text clearly states: "Confirm that the parking brake is applied and the gear lever is in the P position, then depress the brake pedal and start the engine." Three conditions are necessary: the parking brake is applied, the gear lever is in P, and the brake pedal is depressed.
Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle
Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第９節 オートマチック車などの運転) · １ オートマチック車の運転（２）エンジンの始動 イ
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