Can a Car Move in Neutral Gear?

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A car cannot move in neutral gear. Below is some related information: 1. Neutral Gear: It generally refers to the state where the gear lever of a motor vehicle is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely separating the transmission from the drive wheels. For manual transmissions, the neutral gear is in the middle position, while for automatic transmissions, it is marked with an "N". 2. Coasting in Neutral: Coasting in neutral has long been considered a fuel-saving practice, especially among most truck drivers who often turn off the engine and coast in neutral to save fuel. However, for cars with fuel-injected engines, coasting in neutral should be used with caution, and turning off the engine while coasting in neutral is not advisable. The ultimate goal of coasting in neutral is to save fuel, as the engine generally consumes less fuel when idling than when running at medium to high speeds. However, most fuel-injected engine control systems have a deceleration fuel reduction or fuel cut-off function. For these engines, coasting in neutral is no longer necessary for fuel-saving purposes. In fact, coasting in neutral can be counterproductive, turning "fuel-saving" into "fuel-wasting".