Should You Shift to N Gear When Waiting at a Red Light with an AT Transmission?

[Toby]

You should not shift to N gear when waiting at a red light with an AT transmission. Here is more information about the N gear: 1. Definition: The N gear is one of the three standard gears in automatic transmission vehicles, located between the R gear and D gear on the gear shift console. It essentially represents the neutral gear in the transmission. 2. Function: Its purpose is to cut off the power transmission between the input shaft and the output shaft inside the transmission. 3. Precautions: Automatic transmission vehicles should not coast in neutral under non-special circumstances, as it is unsafe and can lead to transmission damage due to insufficient lubrication of gears and other components caused by inadequate oil supply from the transmission oil pump. Additionally, the N gear is purely neutral and lacks a braking mechanism, requiring the use of the handbrake or brake pedal to park; otherwise, the vehicle may roll on uneven surfaces.