What do the gear letters on an automatic transmission stand for?

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Automatic transmission gear letters represent the following: D stands for Drive, which is used for normal forward driving. When the gear selector is placed in D, the car will automatically shift between forward gears. P stands for Park, which is engaged when the vehicle is stopped by applying the brakes. This locks the wheels and prevents the car from moving. R stands for Reverse, used when backing up. N stands for Neutral, typically used when waiting at a traffic light. S stands for Sport mode, which keeps the engine running at higher speeds to increase the car's power. L stands for Low gear, generally used when descending long slopes to keep the car in the lowest gear. M is only available in automatic transmissions with manual mode, allowing the car to switch to manual gear shifting. After engaging M, you can manually adjust the gears.