Is N Neutral or Park Gear?
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N is the neutral gear. P is the park gear. In fact, P is essentially N with "movement restriction," using a steel claw to lock the transmission gear to prevent the vehicle from rolling or sliding. Automatic transmission cars have R gear, P gear, D gear, N gear, L gear, and S gear. The specific usage methods are as follows: 1. R gear: Used when reversing, also known as the reverse gear. It's important to note that the car must come to a complete stop before shifting into R gear; 2. P gear: Used when parking, meaning the engine stops working. Therefore, many people refer to this gear as the parking gear; 3. D gear: Primarily used for driving the car forward, known as the drive gear, which is the basic gear for automatic transmission cars; 4. N gear: Similar to the neutral gear in manual transmissions, with no difference in principle. When driving and seeing a red light ahead, you can use the N gear; 5. L gear: A low gear, used when going uphill or overtaking; 6. S gear: Sport mode, allowing free switching among all gears.
I remember when I first started driving, I was particularly confused about the gears in an automatic transmission. The instructor always emphasized that N is neutral, used for coasting or temporary stops, like at a red light, allowing the car to move freely, but it must never be used as a parking gear. The real parking gear is P, which locks the wheels to prevent the car from rolling. Once, I was in a hurry to get to the supermarket and parked the car in N without shifting to P, causing the car to roll slightly. Luckily, it didn't hit the car next to it. Since then, I've never dared to be careless again. Neutral mainly separates the engine from the wheels, making it convenient for towing or cleaning, and is a temporary option while driving. For parking, P must be used to safely secure the car. Always double-check to avoid any danger.
