What do P, N, D, and R gears mean?
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P stands for Park, N stands for Neutral, D stands for Drive, and R stands for Reverse. These gear positions are present in every automatic transmission vehicle. Below is a partial introduction to automatic transmissions: 1. There are three common types of automatic transmissions in vehicles: AT transmission, dual-clutch transmission, and CVT transmission. The dual-clutch transmission is a product developed based on manual transmissions. 2. The AT transmission can also be referred to as a torque converter transmission, which connects to the engine via a torque converter. 3. The CVT transmission is an automatic transmission with a relatively simple internal structure, consisting of only two cone pulleys and a steel belt.
I've been driving for years and deal with these gears every day. The P (Park) gear is what you engage when turning off and parking the car, locking the transmission to prevent rolling; N (Neutral) is for idling, used at red lights or when towing; D (Drive) is for forward motion, just engage this for everyday driving; R (Reverse) is naturally for backing up. Pay attention to the details when driving: don’t take shortcuts by using P gear for temporary roadside parking—if you get rear-ended, the transmission could be damaged; when parking on slopes, always engage the handbrake first before shifting to P gear for double security; if waiting at a green light for more than half a minute, it’s best to shift to N gear to reduce transmission wear. Automatic cars shift gears automatically in D mode, but remember to switch to manual mode on steep slopes for better speed control.
