Is the Neutral Gear in a Car the N Gear?

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In cars, the N gear is indeed the neutral gear, used for temporary parking. To prevent the vehicle from rolling on a slope, it's essential to keep the brake pedal pressed. A typical automatic transmission vehicle has six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as follows: P, R, N, D, S, L. The commonly used automatic transmission gears are the parking gear P, reverse gear R, neutral gear N, and drive gear D. How the N Gear Works: The N gear is the neutral position in an automatic transmission car, while the P gear is a setting that uses gears for braking. The principle involves a pawl engaging with the gear to stop the transmission components from rotating, thereby preventing the wheels from moving. Different Scenarios for Engaging the N Gear: Engage the neutral gear for short stops. If on a downhill slope, shift to P gear; for prolonged parking, turn off the engine. When encountering a red light, shifting to N gear can also save fuel. If the stop is very brief, staying in D gear is acceptable. Shift to N gear when the car needs to be towed.