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Is there any impact if I accidentally shift to N gear and then back to D gear while driving?

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SanErin

07/24/25 8:16pm

There is no impact if you accidentally shift to N gear and then back to D gear while driving. Automatic transmission gears include: P gear, N gear, D gear, S gear, and L gear. The steps to start an automatic transmission car are: 1. Get in the car, insert the key, and turn it to the second ignition position (power-on position), then wait for the system to complete self-check; 2. Shift the gear lever from P gear to N gear; 3. Release the brake and start the car's engine; 4. Press the brake pedal with your foot, shift the gear lever from N gear to D gear, release the brake, and press the accelerator to start moving. The correct method for parking an automatic transmission car is: 1. After reaching the parking spot, press the brake until the vehicle comes to a complete stop; 2. Shift the gear lever into N gear (do not release the brake at this time); 3. Engage the handbrake, then release the foot brake; 4. Wait until the car is completely stationary, press the brake again, shift into P gear, and after completing these steps, exit the car and lock it.

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VanJoshua

08/11/25 11:04am

Last time I was driving on the highway, I accidentally shifted the gear lever to N, and the car started coasting, feeling like the power was gone. I was so scared that I quickly shifted back to D, and the car soon returned to normal. I asked my mechanic friend, and he said that such incidents occasionally happening don’t have much impact because modern transmissions have protective mechanisms that automatically cushion the shock. However, frequently shifting gears randomly can accelerate internal wear of the transmission, such as premature aging of gears and clutch plates, and repairing it once can cost a lot of money. When driving, it’s important to stay focused and avoid distracted shifting. It’s best to keep it in D while driving, as coasting on a slope can be very dangerous. Develop good habits—confirm the gear position every time before starting the car—it’s safe and worry-free.

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