What does the parking gear P mean?
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The gear P stands for Parking. After the vehicle comes to a stop, engaging the P gear will brake the vehicle to prevent movement. Unlike the N gear, the P gear interrupts power output. The P gear has a locking mechanism; once engaged, it locks the gears inside the transmission. Generally, automatic transmissions have four basic gears: P, R, N, and D. P stands for Parking, N for Neutral, R for Reverse, and D for Drive. Both P and N gears can be used when parking, but they are different and serve different scenarios. The N gear can be used when waiting at a red light or for short stops without turning off the engine, while the P gear is used when parking and turning off the engine. After engaging the P gear, the locking mechanism inside the transmission will lock the gears, preventing the vehicle from rolling even if the handbrake is not applied. The N gear does not have a locking mechanism; if the handbrake is not applied after engaging the N gear, the vehicle may roll.