What are the English names for automatic transmission gears?
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Automatic transmission gears are named as follows: P (Parking) gear, R (Reverse) gear, N (Neutral) gear, D (Drive) gear, S (Sport) gear, and L (Low-Speed) gear. Below are detailed introductions: P gear: Parking gear, used when the car needs to be parked for a long time. R gear: Reverse gear, used when the car needs to park or back up. N gear: Neutral gear, used when the car needs to coast, wait at traffic lights, or during towing. D gear: Drive gear, used when the car is moving forward; this gear is frequently used. L gear: Low-speed gear, where the transmission stays in first gear, suitable for congested road conditions.
When I first started learning to drive, I was also confused about the letters on the automatic gear shift. Later, I figured it out: P stands for Parking gear, which must be engaged when turning off the engine; R is Reverse gear for backing up; N is Neutral gear, useful for temporary stops like at red lights; D is Drive gear, used for normal driving. Some cars also have an S gear called Sport mode, which is particularly powerful for overtaking; L is Low gear, used to prevent rolling on steep climbs or long descents. Hybrid vehicles might have a B gear for Brake, which uses the engine to assist in braking. The first time I drove an automatic, I was always afraid of shifting into the wrong gear, but now I can shift with my eyes closed. However, beginners should remember to press the brake pedal firmly before changing gears to avoid damaging the transmission.
