What does the 'R' in automatic transmission mean?
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Automatic transmission 'R' stands for reverse gear, which is a gear position in automatic transmission vehicles used when backing up. Here is more information about automatic transmission: 1. Automatic transmission refers to a system that does not require manual gear shifting while driving, with the main advantage being ease of operation. Additionally, automatic transmissions include continuously variable transmission (CVT), electronic paddle shifters, and electronic gear lever shifting. 2. Automatic transmission vehicles also have other gear positions such as P, N, D, S, and L. P stands for Park; N stands for Neutral; D stands for Drive; S stands for Sport mode; and L stands for Low gear. There are three main types of transmissions in the market: manual transmission, automatic transmission, and semi-automatic transmission.