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What do the PRND gears in an automatic transmission car mean?

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DiIan

07/29/25 7:45pm

Automatic transmission gears PRND represent: P stands for Parking gear, R stands for Reverse gear, N stands for Neutral gear, and D stands for Drive gear. Here is the relevant information: 1. P is the Parking gear. After the car stops, engaging the P gear applies the brake to prevent movement. Unlike the N gear, the P gear interrupts power output. Currently, some car models have an independent P gear, referred to as electronic braking, with the same principle. 2. R is the Reverse gear, which can only be engaged when the vehicle is stationary. For models with a lock button, the button must be pressed to switch. 3. N is the Neutral gear, used for temporary stops. It halts the vehicle's movement without interrupting power. For example, when waiting at a traffic light, the handbrake should also be engaged. This gear is prohibited when going downhill. 4. D is the Drive gear, the most commonly used gear. Shifting up or down can be accomplished by controlling the throttle. D1, D2, and D3 are equivalent to manual transmission's 1st and 2nd, 3rd and 4th, and 5th and 6th gears. 5. An automatic transmission means there is no need to manually shift gears while driving. The automatic transmission's control system selects the appropriate gear based on the engine's speed and load, replacing the driver's subjective judgment and shifting operations. The advantage of an automatic transmission over a manual one is easier driving. Additionally, automatic transmissions include continuously variable transmission (CVT), electronic paddle shifters, and electronic gear shift levers. Currently, there are three types of transmissions in vehicles: manual transmission, automatic transmission, and semi-automatic transmission.

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