Can an automatic transmission car be put in neutral?

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FelicityAnn
07/30/25 3:30am
An automatic transmission car should not be put in neutral as it can cause harm to the vehicle. Automatic transmission means the driver does not need to manually shift gears; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The gears of an automatic transmission are: 1. P for Park; 2. R for Reverse; 3. N for Neutral; 4. D for Drive; 5. S for Sport mode (high-speed engine braking); 6. L for Low gear (low-speed engine braking). The steps to start an automatic transmission car are: 1. Press the start button or turn the key to start the vehicle; 2. Press the brake pedal with your right foot and release the handbrake; 3. Shift the gear from P to D; 4. After shifting to D, slowly release the brake pedal with your right foot.
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