Where is the Neutral Gear in a Car?

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BennettLynn
07/29/25 10:20pm
Generally speaking, the neutral gear for a manual transmission is located in the middle position, while for an automatic transmission, it is marked with an 'N'. Here is more related information: Neutral Gear: Neutral gear typically refers to the state where the vehicle's gear lever is not engaged in any forward or reverse gear, completely separating the transmission from the drive wheels. Coasting in Neutral: Coasting in neutral is not recommended, primarily for safety reasons. When the gear lever is placed in neutral for coasting, the drive wheels lose their driving force, and the connection between the engine and the drive wheels is severed, causing the car to coast forward solely by its own inertia.
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