Ch. 6 · Hazardous Areas

Even with an automatic transmission vehicle, if the engine stalls you can move the vehicle by putting the gear in low and using the starter motor.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The Rules of the Road (1) notes: "This method cannot be used with automatic transmission vehicles or vehicles equipped with a device that prevents the engine from starting unless the clutch pedal is depressed." Therefore, this method cannot be used with automatic transmission vehicles.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 13: Responding to traffic accidents

Hikari
Hikari
So I can use the starter motor trick even with an automatic, right? Just put it in low.
Misaki
Misaki
That's false. This emergency method doesn't work with automatic transmissions—it only works with manuals.
Hikari
Hikari
Oh no, so what do I do if my automatic stalls at a crossing?
Misaki
Misaki
You'd need to push it or get help immediately. The starter trick simply won't move an automatic.

Source: Ch. 6 Hazardous Areas · Section (第５節 緊急時の措置) · (1) ただし、オートマチック車やクラッチペダルを踏まないとエンジンが始動しない装置を備えている車には、この方法は使えません。

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