What is the difference between N gear and D gear?
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The difference between N gear and D gear is: 1. Different usage: N gear is neutral gear, which can be used when parking; D gear is drive gear, which can be used when driving. 2. Different applications: N gear is suitable for manual transmissions and automatic transmissions; D gear is suitable for automatic transmissions. Other gears in an automatic transmission are: 1. P gear is parking gear; 2. R gear is reverse gear; 3. L gear is low gear; 4. S gear is sport mode. The correct way to start a car is: 1. Move the gear selector to the intended driving position before pressing the accelerator pedal; 2. Do not press the accelerator pedal abruptly, but press it slowly to accelerate gradually.
I've been driving an automatic transmission car for several years and found that the N gear is neutral, mainly used when parking or towing. For example, during long red lights, you can shift to N gear to save fuel consumption. The car won't move forward or backward, but the engine is still running. The D gear is the driving gear; normally, you can move forward by shifting to this gear, and gear changes are done automatically. The difference is that the D gear directly drives the wheels—you press the accelerator and go, suitable for road driving. The N gear disconnects the wheels from the engine and is only suitable for temporary stops or testing when starting the car. Never shift to N gear while driving, as it may cause loss of control or damage the transmission. I recommend beginners first understand the basic operations and develop the habit of using N gear with the handbrake during long red lights—it's safe and fuel-efficient.