I'm about to ask a question that may sound incredibly stupid, but I ask it because my experience behind the wheel of cars at my age is outrageously below average.
I don't own a vehicle. Because I don't own a vehicle, I never saw a reason to upgrade my Driver's license to the standard Class 5. I've been on a GDL license for over 5 years. I CAN drive, and I drive really well. I'm a passive, defensive, polite driver and have never run afoul of the law or other drivers. I have a real difficult time with the operation of manual transmissions in the city, so whenever possible I prefer an automatic transmission.
So, serious questions here: Is Neutral not unlike stopping pedalling on a bicycle?
If I approach a downslope hill, would putting the car in Neutral and allowing the car to coast be more fuel efficient than leaving it in Drive and easing up on the accelerator?
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