What does the N gear in an automatic car mean?

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Automatic car N gear is the neutral gear. Generally, when briefly stopping, you can shift into neutral, at which point your right foot can leave the brake pedal to rest. However, on slopes, you still need to press the brake to prevent the car from rolling, unless you engage the handbrake or electronic brake. The common gears of an automatic car are introduced as follows: 1. P gear, the parking gear, which uses a mechanical device inside the transmission to lock the rotating parts of the car. It must only be used when the vehicle is completely stopped. Additionally, when turning off the car, the gear must be in P. 2. D gear, the drive gear. When shifting into D, the driver only needs to control the accelerator pedal to adjust the speed. The transmission will automatically determine the gear based on the accelerator position and vehicle speed, eliminating the need for manual shifting. 3. R gear, the reverse gear. As the name suggests, this gear is used when reversing. It's important to note that you should not force the R gear when the vehicle is not completely stopped, as it can cause transmission wear. 4. S gear, the sport mode. In this mode, the car has greater power, and the engine maintains high-speed operation. You can use this gear when pursuing speed, but it will also increase fuel consumption.