Shift Gear First or Release Brake First?

[KadenMarie]

Both automatic and manual transmissions follow the same starting sequence: shift into gear first, then release the handbrake. Below is an introduction to the gears of an automatic transmission car: Park (P): The P gear is for parking, used when the vehicle is parked for an extended period; Reverse (R): The R gear is for reversing, engaged when the vehicle needs to move backward. Neutral (N): The N gear is neutral, used when the vehicle is parked for a short time without turning off the engine; Drive (D): The D gear is for driving forward. When the gear lever is in D, the vehicle automatically shifts gears based on throttle opening and speed data. Sport Mode (S): The S gear is for sport mode, making the vehicle drive more sportily; Manual Mode (M): The M gear is for manual mode. When the gear lever is in M, gear shifting is done manually by the driver; Low Gear (I): The I gear is for low-speed driving.