Should an automatic car be shifted to neutral when waiting at a traffic light?
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When waiting at a traffic light in an automatic car, it is safer to shift to neutral and engage the handbrake. Below are detailed introductions to the car gears: P gear is the parking gear: When the gear lever is in the P position, the transmission is in neutral inside, but the output shaft is mechanically locked. At this time, the car will stop in place even without stepping on the brake. It is generally used when the car is parked for a long time. When shifting into P gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not shift into P gear when the car is not fully stopped, and always engage the handbrake. When parking on a slope, you need to engage the handbrake first before shifting into P gear. R gear is the reverse gear: When the gear lever is in the R position, the rotation direction of the transmission output shaft is opposite to that of the engine, allowing the car to move backward. When shifting into R gear, the car must be completely stationary. Do not shift into R gear when the car is not fully stopped. N gear is the neutral gear: When the gear lever is in the N position, the gears inside the transmission are idling, and the clutch is not engaged. The load on the transmission is minimal at this time. N gear is generally used for short-term parking. In addition, when towing the car, the transmission should also be shifted into N gear. D gear is the driving gear: When the gear lever is in the D position, the gears inside the transmission automatically switch between the lowest and highest gears according to factors such as vehicle speed and throttle opening, based on the preset shifting pattern. In most cases, you can drive using D gear.
