Is it acceptable to park an automatic transmission car in neutral (N) and then turn off the engine?
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It is not advisable to park an automatic transmission car in neutral (N) and then turn off the engine. The N gear is the neutral position, which can be used for brief parking. Automatic transmissions do not require the driver to manually shift gears; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The correct parking procedure is as follows: 1. Press the brake to come to a complete stop; 2. Shift the gear from D (drive) to N (neutral); 3. Engage the handbrake and turn off the engine; 4. Release the foot brake, but do not turn off the power, to ensure the car is completely stabilized by the handbrake; 5. Press the foot brake again and shift the gear from N to P (park); 6. Release the foot brake; 7. Turn the key back, switch off the power, and remove the key.