What do the PRNDS positions represent?

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P stands for Parking gear, R represents Reverse gear, N denotes Neutral gear, D indicates Drive gear (forward), and S signifies Sport mode. Below is an introduction to the PRNDS gear positions: 1. P gear: Parking gear, used when parking your vehicle. The P gear automatically locks the engine, functioning similarly to a handbrake. Automatic transmission vehicles must be shifted to P gear to remove the key when turning off the engine, and some push-to-start vehicles also require shifting to P gear for ignition. 2. R gear: Reverse gear, engaged when reversing the vehicle. Typically, shifting to R gear automatically activates the reverse radar or rearview camera if equipped. 3. N gear: Neutral gear, used during brief stops or while waiting at traffic lights. However, the N gear lacks a locking mechanism, meaning the vehicle may still move under external forces such as inertia or on a slope. 4. D gear: Drive gear, the normal driving position for vehicle operation. 5. S gear: Sport mode ("S" is short for "sport"). In S gear sport mode, the transmission can shift freely but delays gear changes, maintaining higher engine RPMs for extended periods. This allows the car to operate at lower gears with higher RPMs, delivering greater torque output and acceleration.