What does the P gear mean in a car?
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P gear stands for the parking gear, which means the wheels are mechanically locked. P gear is used for parking on flat ground: The P gear is both a neutral gear and equipped with a braking mechanism, so its direct function is parking. When temporarily stopping on a level road, shifting to P gear puts the car's transmission in neutral operation, completely interrupting power transmission from the engine to the output shaft. The driver does not need to turn off the running engine during short waiting periods. P gear is used for parking on slopes: The core function of P gear is to achieve durable and safe slope parking for automatic transmission cars. When the vehicle is parked on flat ground, both automatic and manual transmission cars can be securely held in place for long periods using just the handbrake.