How Many Gears Does a Car Have?

[ElleAnn]

Cars have 4-8 gears. Here are the specific introductions to the common automatic transmission gears currently: P (Parking Gear): When the car is parked and not in use, the gear is in this position, where the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling. The vehicle must come to a complete stop before engaging the P gear, otherwise the mechanical parts of the automatic transmission may be damaged. R (Reverse Gear): Used for reversing. Unlike manual transmission cars, automatic transmission cars cannot use half-clutch, so special attention should be paid to the control of the accelerator pedal when reversing. Usually, the safety button on the shift lever must be pressed before moving the lever to the "R" gear. Never force the shift to the "R" gear before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, otherwise the transmission may be severely damaged. N (Neutral Gear): Used for temporary stops (such as at a red light). Note that this gear position indicates neutral. To prevent the vehicle from rolling on a slope, the brake must be applied.