What are the full names of the P, R, N, D, S in an automatic transmission car?
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In an automatic transmission car, the P gear is the parking gear, the R gear is the reverse gear, the D gear is the drive gear, the N gear is the neutral gear, and the S gear is the sport gear. Below is an introduction to the gears of an automatic transmission car: 1. P gear: Parking/Start gear. When the car is parked and not in use, the gear is in P, at which point the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent the car from rolling. 2. R gear: Reverse gear. Used when reversing. 3. N gear: Neutral gear. Used when temporarily stopping. This gear indicates neutral; to prevent the car from rolling on a slope, the brake must be engaged. 4. D gear: Drive gear, also known as the forward gear. Used when moving forward. 5. L gear: Low gear. Used when going downhill or on long slopes. Placing the gear in this position limits the car's gear to the lowest gear automatically, allowing the car to use engine power for braking when going downhill, so the driver doesn't have to press the brake for a long time, which could overheat the brake pads and cause danger. 6. OD gear: Overdrive gear, used when driving at high speeds.
When driving an automatic transmission car, I often ponder the meaning of the gears: P stands for Park, which locks the wheels when parked; R is Reverse, the gear for backing up, literally meaning 'backward' in English; N is Neutral, equivalent to disconnecting the engine; D is Drive, for normal forward driving; S usually stands for Sport mode, making the engine more responsive. In daily driving, I generally use D gear in the city, switch to P when parking, and am very careful when shifting to R for reversing. I use N gear at red lights to save some fuel. S gear is used for overtaking on highways or driving on mountain roads, making the drive more enjoyable, but it shouldn't be used frequently due to higher fuel consumption. I remind myself to always press the brake before shifting gears to avoid damaging the transmission. The design of automatic transmissions simplifies driving, and understanding these can help you operate your vehicle more confidently in daily life, reducing unnecessary maintenance issues.
