What do the letters on an automatic car's gear shift represent?

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AlyssaFitz
07/29/25 11:29am
The letters on an automatic car's gear shift represent the following meanings: 1. P (Park): This is the parking gear that uses mechanical devices inside the transmission to lock the rotating parts of the car. It must only be used when the vehicle is completely stopped. 2. R (Reverse): As the name suggests, this gear is used when reversing. Note that you should never force the gear into R when the vehicle isn't completely stopped, as this will cause transmission wear. 3. N (Neutral): This is the neutral gear, typically used during brief stops. 4. D (Drive): This is the forward driving gear. When in D, the driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal to adjust speed - the transmission will automatically determine the appropriate gear based on throttle input and vehicle speed, eliminating the need for manual gear changes.
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