Should Neutral Gear Be Engaged When Parking on a Slope?
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Neutral gear should not be engaged when parking on a slope. The correct practice for slope parking is to apply the foot brake first, then engage the handbrake to prevent the vehicle from rolling. The proper method for starting on a slope is: 1. Shift into D gear to ensure sufficient climbing power, making it easier to ascend; 2. Slightly release the foot brake, disengage the handbrake while applying the accelerator, and fully release the foot brake to start moving. When starting an automatic transmission vehicle on a slope, avoid rapid acceleration as it may cause wheel spin—always proceed slowly and steadily. Automatic transmission vehicles have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as follows: P, R, N, D, S, L. These letters represent: P for Parking/Start gear; R for Reverse gear; N for Neutral gear; D for Drive gear (also known as Forward gear); S for Sport mode; and L for Low gear.