What Do the Gear Positions of a Motor Vehicle Mean?
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P stands for Park, the parking gear. R stands for Reverse, the reverse gear. N stands for Neutral, the neutral gear. D stands for Drive, the driving gear. Below is an introduction to the gear positions of motor vehicles: P Gear: This is the Park or parking gear, which uses a mechanical device inside the transmission to lock the rotating parts of the vehicle. It should only be used when the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Additionally, when turning off the engine, the gear must be in the P position. R Gear: This is the Reverse gear, used when backing up the vehicle. It's important to note that you should not force the gear into R if the vehicle hasn't come to a complete stop, as this can cause wear and tear on the transmission. N Gear: N stands for Neutral, the neutral gear. It is generally used during brief stops, allowing the right foot to rest off the brake pedal. However, on slopes, you should still keep your foot on the brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling unless the handbrake or electronic brake is engaged. D Gear: This is the Drive or driving gear. When in D, the driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal to adjust the speed. The transmission will automatically determine the appropriate gear based on the accelerator input and vehicle speed, eliminating the need for manual gear shifting.
