What are the consequences of suddenly shifting to P gear while driving?
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Shifting to P gear suddenly while driving can damage the locking mechanism inside the transmission and also easily damage the gear shift switch inside the transmission. When the vehicle is not completely stationary, never shift directly into P gear, as it can easily cause damage to the pawl inside the transmission. Therefore, the vehicle must always come to a complete stop before shifting into P gear. The following is an introduction to the working principle of the transmission P gear: In fact, the P gear works similarly to the N gear, both of which block the power transmitted from the engine to the wheels by separating the gears. However, the P gear has an additional parking gear and pawl compared to the N gear in terms of structure. When shifted into 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.