What do each of the letters on an automatic transmission gear shift represent?
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Automatic transmission gear shift letters represent the following: 1. P stands for Parking gear, also the starting gear; 2. R stands for Reverse gear; 3. N stands for Neutral gear; 4. D stands for Drive gear, also known as the driving gear; 5. L stands for Low gear; 6. S stands for Sport mode; 7. OD stands for Overdrive gear. An automatic transmission eliminates the need for the driver to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions, with power transmitted through the automatic transmission. Automatic transmissions are categorized into: Hydraulic Automatic Transmission, Hydraulic Drive Automatic Transmission, and Electric Drive Automatic Transmission.