2006-08-13 06:12:02 · 8 answers · asked by Physiologist 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
it means that its moving from the inertia and not being powered by the engine. Like when you go down a hill and you ''coast'' without touching the gas
2006-08-13 06:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Hans B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The definition of coasting is putting transmission into neutral or otherwise disconnecting engine from drive train while moving. Some people do this while going down a long grade to save fuel. It is illegal and considered unsafe. You are also coasting any time you remove your foot from the throttle, as when coming upon a stop sign, of course that's ok. Cars that do not run well and need a tune up seldom die while running at moderate or higher rpm's they die at idle speed such as occures while coasting. Imagine going downhill at 70 miles per hour and engine dies. Away goes your power steering soon your power brakes and more importantly your air conditioner-don't do it
2006-08-15 06:18:30 · answer #2 · answered by luther 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowing the momentum of the vehicle's previous speed to carry it without accelerating or braking. In a standard you would have to either put the car into neutral or keep the clutch depressed. In an automatic you just take your foot off the gas.
2006-08-13 06:18:01 · answer #3 · answered by butireallyam_nikkijd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
putting vehicle in neutral while still moving... ... its saves gas ... a lot of people do it going down hills.. however its very dangerous and in some states its against the law
2006-08-13 08:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by monie99701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's rolling without the engine being started (it's in neutral) or it's rolling without stepping on the gas, such as "coasting to a stop".
2006-08-13 06:18:38 · answer #5 · answered by Chatty 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coasting refers to not accelerating or braking.
2006-08-13 06:17:56 · answer #6 · answered by Oblivia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe is the term used for cruising on the boundaries.
2006-08-13 06:20:59 · answer #7 · answered by Tibor T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
car is moving on momentum and is not receiving power or drag from the engine
2006-08-16 14:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by Luigi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋