What are the gears of an automatic car?
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Automatic cars have the following gears: 1. P stands for Parking gear, used when the car is parked and not in use. In this gear, the wheels are mechanically locked to prevent rolling; 2. R stands for Reverse gear, used when reversing; 3. N stands for Neutral gear, used for temporary stops (such as at a red light). Note that to prevent the car from rolling on a slope, the brake must be pressed; 4. D stands for Drive gear; 5. 2nd gear is a Low gear, used when starting on a steep slope or a very inclined gradient; 6. L stands for Low gear, used when going downhill or on a long slope. This gear limits the car to only low gears, allowing the engine's power to brake the car downhill, preventing the driver from having to press the brake for a long time, which could overheat the brake pads and cause danger; 7. OD gear stands for Overdrive gear, used for high-speed driving to achieve fuel efficiency.
The most common are the basic gears: P for Park, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, and D for Drive. P is used to lock the wheels when parking and turning off the engine to prevent sliding; R is for reversing; N is suitable for short coasting or towing; D, the driving gear, is the most commonly used for moving forward. There are additional gears like S for Sport mode to enhance acceleration, L for Low gear to control speed when climbing hills, and M for Manual mode to freely shift between high and low gears, etc. When starting the car, press the brake to shift from P to D to avoid a sudden start. When parking on a slope, engage P and apply the handbrake for safety. Daily driving can be handled mostly with D gear, but using L or 3rd gear downhill can save brake pads and improve control. Avoid shifting to P or R while moving to prevent transmission damage. Familiarity with the gears leads to smoother and more fuel-efficient driving.
