Ch. 5 · Driving Method

In an automatic transmission vehicle while stopped, if you do not keep the brake pedal firmly depressed, the vehicle may slowly move forward even without pressing the accelerator pedal.

[True / False · Hard]

Answer: ✓ True

Explanation

The text clearly states: "If you do not keep the brake pedal firmly depressed, the vehicle may slowly move forward even without pressing the accelerator pedal (creep phenomenon), which can cause unexpected accidents such as rear-end collisions." This is called the creep phenomenon.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle

Hikari
Hikari
But if I'm not touching the gas, the car shouldn't move, right?
Misaki
Misaki
Actually, the statement is true. Automatic transmissions have a creep phenomenon — the car can inch forward even without pressing the accelerator if you release the brake.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh, so that's why people hit cars in front of them at lights sometimes?
Misaki
Misaki
Exactly. Keep firm pressure on the brake pedal whenever you're stopped.

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（４）交差点などで停止したとき

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