What Gear Should an Automatic Car Use on the Highway?

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Automatic cars should use the D (Drive) gear on the highway. If you need to overtake, you can temporarily switch to the S (Sport) gear. The D gear is the most commonly used gear for automatic cars, as it is more fuel-efficient. When in D gear, the car maintains speed well after releasing the accelerator, coasts for a longer distance, and provides a more comfortable driving experience, making it ideal for flat roads. The S gear, on the other hand, prioritizes driving performance. In this gear, acceleration is faster, the car is more stable, and the braking system responds more quickly, but fuel consumption increases accordingly. Automatic transmissions eliminate the need for drivers to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Typically, automatic cars have six gear positions, arranged from top to bottom as follows: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Sport), and L (Low).