Should an Automatic Transmission Car Engage P Gear First or Pull the Handbrake First?
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For an automatic transmission car, you should pull the handbrake first and then engage P gear. When parking, after pressing the foot brake, you should first pull the handbrake to achieve the braking effect of the braking system. Then, engage P gear to lock the transmission shaft, which is safer. If you engage P gear first, the force on the transmission ratchet and pawl will be greater, and over time, it may cause more wear. In addition to the proper use of gears for braking, it is also important to note that during driving, when the speed has increased and the gear ratio provided by D gear no longer meets the speed requirements, you should shift to S gear to provide a higher gear ratio for better speed conversion.