Should I shift to N or P gear when waiting at a red light with an automatic transmission?
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When waiting at a red light with an automatic transmission, you should shift to N gear. The reason is: the P gear in an automatic transmission vehicle is the parking gear, used for long-term parking, while the N gear is the neutral gear, used when the car is temporarily stopped and not moving. Automatic transmission refers to not requiring the driver to manually shift gears; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The correct method for parking an automatic transmission vehicle is: 1. Press the foot brake to stop the car; 2. Shift the gear from D to N; 3. Pull the handbrake and turn off the engine; 4. Release the foot brake without turning off the power; 5. Press the foot brake again and shift the gear from N to P; 6. Release the foot brake and turn the key back; 7. Turn off the power and remove the key.