Is it necessary to shift gears sequentially from first to fourth?

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ParkerFitz
07/30/25 9:02am
Shifting gears must be done sequentially from first to fourth. Below is an introduction to the various gears in an automatic transmission car: 1. P (Park) gear: This is the parking gear, which uses a mechanical device inside the transmission to lock the rotating parts of the car. It should only be used when the vehicle is completely stopped. Additionally, when the car is turned off, the gear must be in P. 2. N (Neutral) gear: This is the neutral gear, typically used for brief stops. When in neutral, the right foot can be lifted off the brake pedal to rest. However, on slopes, the brake must still be applied to prevent the car from rolling, unless the handbrake or electronic brake is engaged. 3. D (Drive) gear: This is the forward driving gear. When in D, the driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal to adjust the speed. The transmission will automatically determine the appropriate gear based on the accelerator position and vehicle speed, eliminating the need for manual gear shifting.
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