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What does PRND mean in an automatic transmission car?

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MacBrooke

07/29/25 7:17pm

PRND in an automatic transmission car represents the four gear positions. The four gear positions are: 1. P stands for Park. It is used for parking. It utilizes a mechanical device to lock the car's transmission system, preventing the vehicle from moving. When the car needs to stay in a fixed position for an extended period or before leaving the vehicle after parking, the handbrake should be engaged and the gear lever pushed into the "P" position. 2. R stands for Reverse. It is used for backing up the vehicle. Usually, the safety button on the gear lever must be pressed before the lever can be moved to the "R" position. 3. N stands for Neutral. When the gear lever is in the "N" position, the power between the engine and the transmission is cut off. For brief stops, the gear lever can be placed in this position with the handbrake engaged, allowing the right foot to move away from the brake pedal for a short rest. 4. D stands for Drive. It is used for normal road driving. Due to different designs in various countries' car models, the "D" position generally includes gears from 1st to high gear or 2nd to high gear, and it automatically shifts gears based on changes in speed and load. By placing the gear lever in the "D" position, the driver can control the speed simply by adjusting the accelerator pedal.

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