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Is it acceptable to shift to P gear after turning off an automatic transmission car?

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DelAdam

07/29/25 3:47pm

It is acceptable to shift to P gear after turning off an automatic transmission car, but in practice, many car models do not support this operation because they are factory-set to require shifting to P gear before turning off the engine. The theoretical parking procedure for an automatic transmission is to first reduce the speed to zero, then shift to neutral, engage the handbrake, and finally shift to P gear. It is worth noting that it is not recommended to shift to P gear when waiting at traffic lights, as the duration is usually short (typically around 60 seconds). Shifting to P gear and then starting again would waste time and be cumbersome; it is more convenient to simply shift to N gear. If you shift to P gear while waiting at traffic lights, the impact force can be very significant, potentially causing internal damage to the car since the transmission is locked.

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