What do the letters P, R, N, D in an automatic transmission mean?
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Automatic transmission P, R, N, D meanings: 1. P stands for Park, used for parking, which locks the vehicle's transmission mechanically to prevent movement; 2. R stands for Reverse, used for backing up, usually requiring pressing the safety button on the shift lever to move it to R; 3. N stands for Neutral, where placing the shift lever in N disconnects power between the engine and transmission. For brief stops, place the lever here and pull the handbrake, allowing the right foot to rest off the brake pedal; 4. D stands for Drive, used for normal forward driving. Placing the shift lever in D allows the driver to control speed simply by adjusting the accelerator pedal.