Can You Shift to P Gear While Driving?

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Shifting to P gear while driving is not allowed, and the reasons are: 1. It can damage the gears; 2. It may cause damage or even total failure to the transmission and drivetrain components; 3. It accelerates the wear of the gears inside the transmission, leading to abnormal noises. The P gear is for parking. When the gear shift lever is placed in this position, the parking lock mechanism locks the transmission output shaft. The correct methods for using the P gear are: 1. Before shifting to P gear from any other gear, ensure the vehicle is completely stopped; 2. When parking on a slope, engage the handbrake first before shifting to P gear; 3. When in P gear, the mechanical drive shaft is locked, making towing impossible; 4. The P gear can only be moved to other gears after the key is turned to the power-on position; 5. When shifting from P gear to drive gear, move the gear lever accurately to avoid incorrect gear engagement due to impatience or other reasons.