What is the use of neutral gear?

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VonLola
07/29/25 2:03pm
Neutral gear generally refers to the state where the gear lever of a motor vehicle is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely separating the transmission from the drive wheels. For manual transmissions, the neutral position is in the middle, while for automatic transmissions, it is marked with an "N". The following are the uses of neutral gear: 1. Coasting in neutral: Coasting in neutral refers to the operation method where the driver places the gear lever in the neutral position while the vehicle is moving, separating the clutch between the engine and the drive wheels, and using the vehicle's inertia to move. Coasting in neutral must be done under conditions that ensure safety and normal vehicle technical conditions; coasting with the engine off is not allowed, especially when going down steep or long slopes. 2. Parking: The main function of neutral gear is for parking. After parking, it is essential to shift the gear into neutral and then engage the handbrake.
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