What gear should be used when driving normally with an automatic transmission?
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When driving normally with an automatic transmission, the D gear is used. Automatic transmission cars also have P gear, R gear, N gear, and L gear. The P gear is the parking gear in an automatic transmission, usually located at the frontmost position of the gearshift console. Its main function is to lock the axle when the car is stationary on a slope. The R gear is the reverse gear, marked as R on the gearshift console. After shifting into reverse, the vehicle's direction of travel will be opposite to that of the forward gear, allowing the car to move backward. The N gear is the neutral gear, which generally means that the vehicle's gearshift lever is not placed in any forward or reverse gear, and the transmission is completely separated from the drive wheels. The neutral gear in an automatic transmission is marked as "N". The D gear is the drive gear, also known as the forward gear. In this gear, the transmission automatically shifts between 1-overdrive gear (equivalent to 1-4 gears) based on speed and throttle conditions. This gear is used for normal road driving. Due to different designs in various countries, the "D" gear generally includes gears from 1 to the highest or from 2 to the highest, and it will shift automatically based on changes in speed and load. When using the L gear, the engine operates within the maximum torque range, allowing the torque to be fully unleashed. This gear is suitable for climbing steep slopes or descending long distances.
