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Which Gear is the Driving Gear in an Automatic Transmission Car?

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McJameson

07/29/25 8:25am

In an automatic transmission car, the driving gear is the D (Drive) gear. The following is an introduction to the gears in an automatic transmission car: P Gear: Parking gear. When the vehicle is completely stationary, press the unlock button at the front of the gear lever to shift into P gear. R Gear: Reverse gear. When the vehicle is completely stationary, press the brake pedal and the unlock button at the front of the gear lever to shift into R gear. After releasing the brake pedal, slowly press the accelerator to move the vehicle backward. N Gear: Neutral gear. You can directly shift from R or D gear into N gear. When shifting out of N gear, you need to press the brake pedal. D Gear: Drive gear. You can directly shift from N gear into D gear. This gear is generally used when the vehicle is moving forward, and the system will automatically shift gears based on engine load and speed. S Gear: The S gear in an automatic transmission stands for Sport gear, which is a mode that emphasizes power output. Due to its strong power, the S gear is usually used when overtaking or climbing a slope. After completing the action, it is switched back to the more economical D gear. In terms of fuel consumption, the S gear mode consumes more fuel than the normal mode because of the increased fuel injection at high RPMs.

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DakotaDella

08/11/25 5:56pm

The drive gear for automatic transmission cars is the D gear, which stands for Drive. Normally, you just push the gear lever to D, and the car will move forward. Having driven automatic cars for over a decade, I've noticed many people are unclear about the functions of other gears: P (Park) is for parking and locks the transmission; R (Reverse) is specifically for backing up; N (Neutral) is for idling and can protect the transmission when waiting at traffic lights; S (Sport) mode offers faster acceleration but consumes more fuel. When climbing steep slopes or descending long hills, remember to switch to L (Low) or M (Manual) mode, using lower gears to control speed for safety. Always press the brake pedal fully when shifting gears to avoid damaging the transmission. The plus and minus signs next to the D gear indicate manual mode, useful for downshifting to increase RPM during temporary overtaking.

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