Is It Okay to Engage the Handbrake Without Shifting to P Gear?
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For automatic transmission vehicles, it is possible to park without engaging the handbrake. Here are some additional details: 1. How to Shift Gears in an Automatic Transmission Car: When driving an automatic transmission car, you can shift to N gear while waiting at a red light instead of keeping it in D gear and pressing the brake. Many people, for convenience, tend to keep the gear in D while waiting at a red light or in traffic jams and then press the brake. 2. The Dangers of Keeping the Car in D Gear While Braking: Keeping the car in D gear and pressing the brake not only increases fuel consumption but, more importantly, in the event of a rear-end collision, the car may be pushed forward by the impact, and if the gear is in D, it can easily damage the transmission. Therefore, if the wait at a red light is prolonged, it is advisable to shift to N gear and engage the handbrake, which not only saves fuel but also allows you to rest your foot.