What is the R gear?
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R is the reverse gear, one of the gears in an automatic transmission car, used when the vehicle is reversing. Introduction to other gears in an automatic transmission car: 1. P gear is the parking gear, used when the vehicle is parked for a long time; 2. N gear is the neutral gear, engaged when the vehicle is parked for a short time without turning off the engine; 3. D gear is the drive gear, when the gear lever is placed in D gear, the vehicle will automatically shift gears based on throttle opening and speed data; 4. S gear is the sport mode, making the vehicle more sporty to drive; 5. M gear refers to the manual mode, when the gear lever is placed in M gear, shifting is done manually by the driver; 6. L gear is the low gear.
I used to wonder about this when I first started driving. The R gear is actually the reverse gear. Every time you shift the gear lever to the R position, the car will move backward. I remember one time in a parking lot, I accidentally shifted to D gear thinking I was in reverse, and almost hit a pillar behind me. Luckily, I reacted quickly and avoided an accident. Since then, I’ve been extra careful with gear shifting—making sure to come to a complete stop, press the brake, and then shift to R gear. When reversing, I also rely on the rearview mirror and camera, turning the steering wheel slowly. In an automatic transmission car, the gear sequence is usually from P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), to D (Drive), and you shouldn’t shift out of order. Regularly check the transmission fluid; if you can’t shift into R gear, it might be a sensor issue or mechanical problem, so it’s best to have a mechanic look at it early. Safety comes first, and developing good habits can prevent a lot of trouble.
