Should You Shift Directly to P Gear or First to N Gear Before Turning Off an Automatic Transmission Car?

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LeEva
07/28/25 11:38pm
When parking an automatic transmission car, you should shift to P gear. The following is an introduction to the gears of an automatic transmission car: 1. P: Parking gear. When the car is parked and not in use, the gear is in this position, and the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling. 2. R: Reverse gear. Used when reversing. 3. N: Neutral gear. Used for temporary parking (e.g., at a red light). 4. D: Drive gear, also known as the forward gear. Used when moving forward. 5. L: Low gear. Used when going downhill. 6. OD: Overdrive gear. Used for high-speed driving.
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