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Should You Engage the Handbrake or Shift to P First When Parking an Automatic Transmission Car?

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RhettLynn

07/29/25 8:35pm

When parking an automatic transmission car, it is acceptable to either engage the handbrake first or shift to P first. The correct method for parking an automatic transmission car is: 1. Press the brake pedal to slow down and come to a complete stop; 2. After the car has stopped, shift to N (Neutral); 3. Engage the handbrake; 4. Release the foot brake and ensure the vehicle is stationary; 5. Press the foot brake again and shift to P (Park); 6. Turn off the engine. The correct method for starting an automatic transmission car is: 1. Turn on the power, then start the engine; 2. After ignition, press the brake pedal, shift to D (Drive), release the handbrake, and gently press the accelerator to start moving; 3. After starting, accelerate appropriately according to road conditions. Introduction to the various gears of an automatic transmission car: 1. P (Park) is used when parking; 2. R (Reverse) is used when reversing; 3. N (Neutral) is used when starting the engine; 4. D (Drive) is used when driving forward; 5. L (Low) is mainly used for uphill or downhill driving; 6. S (Sport) is similar to 2nd gear, shifting only between 1st and 2nd gears.

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