What happens if you shift to P gear while driving an automatic transmission car?
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The consequence of shifting to P gear while driving an automatic transmission car is: damage to the transmission gears, which may severely lead to gear failure and inability to shift gears. It is difficult to shift to P gear while driving. When shifting to P gear, there is a hook in the transmission that latches onto the gear, partially locking the drive shaft. If engaged while driving, it may damage the hook and gear, thus damaging the transmission. P gear is for parking; when the gear shift lever is in this position, the parking lock mechanism locks the transmission output shaft. In P gear, the drive shaft is partially locked inside the transmission, so even without pressing the brake on flat ground, the vehicle has some braking force.