Do Manual Transmission Cars Have a P Gear?

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Manual transmission cars do not have a P gear; only automatic transmissions have a P gear. Manual transmissions have a neutral N gear, and when parking, you shift into neutral and engage the handbrake. Introduction to the P Gear: The P gear is the most common gear in automatic transmission models, usually located at the foremost position on the gear shift console, in front of the R gear. Its purpose is to lock the axle when the car is stationary on a slope. Main Uses: The P gear is a special neutral gear that mechanically locks the output shaft of the transmission to secure the vehicle. Its function is to act as a brake after parking, preventing the vehicle from moving. From a practical safety perspective, car manufacturers place the P gear in the first position on the gear shift console and set internal mechanisms to ensure that the car key can only be removed when the gear shift lever is moved to the P gear position. Therefore, the P gear is specifically designed for long-term parking in automatic transmission cars.