What Does the N Gear in a Car Represent?
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In a car, the N gear stands for Neutral, which is the gear used for temporary parking. This gear is positioned between the R (Reverse) and D (Drive) gears, and its function is to disconnect the input shaft from the output shaft of the transmission, thereby cutting off power transmission. Both automatic and manual transmissions have a neutral gear. You can shift into this gear when waiting at a traffic light or for parking durations exceeding 30 seconds, with the purpose of interrupting the power transmission between the input and output shafts inside the transmission. If you are on a slope, it is necessary to press the brake or engage the electronic parking brake to prevent the car from rolling. Even if you shift into N gear without engaging the parking brake, the car can still move.