What Are the Forward and Reverse Gears?
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In cars, the forward gear is the D (Drive) gear, and the reverse gear is the R (Reverse) gear. Almost all automatic transmission vehicles have P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), and D (Drive) gears. Here is more information about P and N gears: 1. P and N Gears: P stands for Park, and N stands for Neutral. Manual transmission vehicles also have an N gear. Both P and N gears can be used when parking, but they are not the same. 2. Locking Mechanism: The N gear does not have a locking mechanism. If the parking brake is not engaged when the vehicle is in N gear, the car can move. The P gear has an internal locking mechanism, so if the vehicle is in P gear without the parking brake engaged, it cannot move. When driving an automatic transmission vehicle, shifting into N gear while coasting can damage the transmission. Shifting into N gear while coasting reduces the transmission's oil pressure, affecting lubrication and cooling. Before shifting into P gear, ensure the vehicle is completely stopped to avoid damaging the locking mechanism inside the transmission.