What do the gear positions in a car represent?
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Automatic transmission gear letters include: P, R, N, D, L, S. P stands for "Parking gear"; R stands for "Reverse gear"; N stands for "Neutral"; D is the gear used for normal driving, also known as "Drive gear"; L stands for "Low gear"; S stands for "Sport mode". Below are detailed explanations: 1.P (parking): Called the parking gear. When parking, move the gear selector to P position to lock the transmission's parking brake device on the output shaft and tighten the handbrake. The car won't move. 2.R (reverse): R gear is commonly known as reverse gear. It should be engaged when reversing. 3.N (neutral): N represents neutral, used when starting the car or towing. If waiting at traffic lights for too long, it's best to shift to N gear and tighten the handbrake. 4.D (drive): D gear represents the drive gear, used for normal driving. Just place the gear selector in D position, and the car will automatically adjust gears while driving. 5.L (low): L gear represents low gear, equivalent to 2nd gear, often used when going up or down hills. 6.S (sport): S gear is the commonly mentioned sport mode, available in some car models. When in S gear, the car can shift freely but with some delay, keeping the engine at high RPM longer, thus increasing fuel consumption while providing greater torque output, typically used when overtaking.
