What gear should an automatic car be in when moving forward?
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When moving forward, an automatic car should be in the D (Drive) gear. The starting method is as follows: 1. Sit in the driver's seat and press the start button to turn on the ACC light; 2. Press the start button again for the vehicle to perform a self-check; 3. Press the brake and press the start button to ignite and start the engine; 4. Press the foot brake, shift to D gear, and release the handbrake. An automatic transmission does not require the driver to manually shift gears; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions. The gears are as follows: 1. P (Park) gear is for parking and starting; 2. R (Reverse) gear is for reversing; 3. N (Neutral) gear is the neutral position; 4. D (Drive) gear is for moving forward, also known as the driving gear; 5. L (Low) gear is for low-speed driving; 6. S (Sport) gear is for sport mode.
I've been driving automatic transmission cars for ten years, and every time I go forward, I just shift to D. D stands for Drive, which is the standard forward gear. After starting the engine, you press the brake, move to D, release the brake, and the car moves. Use R for reverse and P for parking, and remember to engage the handbrake to prevent rolling. For regular city driving, D is all you need—the transmission shifts gears automatically, making it super convenient. On slopes or muddy roads, you can switch to S (Sport mode) or L (Low gear) for better traction, but beginners unfamiliar with these should avoid using them randomly. Once, after an emergency stop, I forgot to shift back to D and got stuck in N—pretty embarrassing. Since then, I've made it a habit to double-check the gear lever position before starting to ensure safety. Automatic transmissions are much simpler than manuals—no worrying about the clutch, allowing more focus on the road, making driving a pleasure, especially on long trips.
