What are the consequences of suddenly shifting to P gear while driving?

[DiArthur]

Here are the hazards of shifting to P gear while driving: 1. Accidentally shifting to P gear in an automatic transmission while driving can damage the locking mechanism inside the transmission and easily damage the gear shift switch inside the transmission. Never shift directly to P gear before the vehicle has come to a complete stop, as this can easily cause damage to the pawl inside the transmission. Therefore, always ensure the vehicle is fully stopped before shifting to P gear. 2. The working principle of the P gear in the transmission is actually similar to that of the N gear, both of which separate the gears to block the power transmitted from the engine to the wheels. However, the P gear has an additional parking gear and pawl compared to the N gear in its structure. When shifted to P gear, the pawl tightly locks the gear on the output shaft, forming a mechanical lock, thereby securing the drive axle and fixing the stationary vehicle.