What are the consequences of being rear-ended while parked in P gear?
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If the car moves a certain distance after being rear-ended while parked in P gear, the transmission may be damaged and requires timely inspection and repair. Below is relevant information: 1. Introduction: The P gear is the symbol for the parking gear. It evolved from the N gear. In addition to putting the transmission in neutral mode, it also has a "pawl" inside the transmission that locks the gear on the output shaft, forming a mechanical lock to secure the drive axle and fix the stationary vehicle. 2. Function: After engaging the P gear, the transmission is in neutral, completely interrupting the power transmission between the engine and the output shaft. Additionally, the P gear has a wheel-locking device where the pawl and parking gear are engaged together, ensuring to some extent that the vehicle does not roll away.