Should an automatic transmission car be shifted to neutral at a red light?

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Whether an automatic transmission car should be shifted to neutral at a red light depends on the duration of the stop: 1. For short stops, simply hold the brake while in drive (D) gear; 2. For longer stops on flat roads, shift to neutral (N) and engage the parking brake. Automatic transmissions eliminate the need for manual gear shifting, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on speed and traffic conditions. The gears in an automatic transmission are: 1. P (Parking/Start); 2. R (Reverse); 3. N (Neutral); 4. D (Drive); 5. L (Low); 6. S (Sport mode); 7. OD (Overdrive).