What Gear to Use at a Red Light in an Automatic Transmission Car?

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What gear to use at a red light in an automatic transmission car depends on the duration of the red light: 1. For red lights lasting about 10 seconds, keep the gear in D and apply the brake; 2. For red lights lasting more than 30 seconds, shift to N and engage the handbrake. Automatic transmission cars do not require manual gear shifting by the driver; the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on speed and traffic conditions. The meanings of the letters on an automatic transmission car are: P for Park, R for Reverse, N for Neutral, D for Drive, L for Low gear, S for Sport mode, and OD for Overdrive. The correct method to start an automatic transmission car is: 1. Turn on the power, then start the engine; 2. After ignition, press the brake, shift to D, release the handbrake, and gently press the accelerator to start moving; 3. After starting, accelerate appropriately according to road conditions.