Is it acceptable to shift into P gear after turning off the engine?
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According to proper driving standards, it is permissible to shift the car into P gear after turning off the engine. However, you must never directly engage P gear when the vehicle hasn't come to a complete stop, as this can easily damage the parking pawl inside the transmission. Therefore, the vehicle must always be fully stationary before shifting into P gear. Below is an explanation of how the transmission's P gear works: In principle, P gear functions similarly to N gear - both disconnect the gears to block power transmission from the engine to the wheels. However, P gear has an additional parking gear and pawl mechanism compared to N gear. When shifted into P gear, the pawl tightly locks the gear on the output shaft, creating a mechanical lock that secures the drive axle and keeps the vehicle stationary.