What happens if you shift to P gear while driving?
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Automatic transmission vehicles can technically shift into reverse gear and P gear while driving, but this is absolutely not allowed as it can cause severe damage to the transmission or even render it irreparable. You can shift to P gear after turning off an automatic transmission vehicle because P gear is the parking gear, designed for long-term parking of the vehicle. Below is an introduction to other gears in automatic transmission vehicles: 1. The R gear is the reverse gear, which should only be engaged after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Engaging R gear before the vehicle is fully stopped can damage the transmission. 2. The N gear is equivalent to the neutral gear in a manual transmission. When in N gear, the vehicle can coast. However, coasting in N gear is strictly prohibited in automatic transmissions as it can significantly impact the engine, transmission, and driving safety. 3. The D gear in automatic transmissions is also known as the drive gear or forward gear. When the vehicle is in D gear, it automatically adjusts to the appropriate gear based on engine speed and load, maintaining the vehicle within the corresponding speed range. 4. The S gear is the sport gear. 5. The L gear, also known as the low gear, can be used for engine braking. It is particularly useful when going downhill to prevent the brake pads from overheating due to prolonged braking, which could lead to brake failure.