Which gear is the forward gear in an automatic transmission?
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In an automatic transmission vehicle, the D gear is the forward gear. Below are the relevant details: 1. Gear Introduction: D gear is the forward gear, P gear is the parking gear, R gear is the reverse gear, N gear is the neutral gear, and additionally, S gear is the sport mode gear. 2. Precautions: When starting the engine, the automatic transmission also imposes restrictions on the gear selection. This is an adjustment made by the manufacturer for safety considerations. Generally, the engine can only be started when the gear lever is in the P or N position. If the gear lever is in a driving position such as D or R, the engine cannot be started.
When I first learned to drive an automatic car, my instructor taught me that the forward gear is the one marked with "D", which stands for Drive, meaning it's for moving forward. At first, I couldn't quite figure it out and always thought it might be some other letter, but after getting the hang of it, I realized that for everyday driving, simply shifting to D allows the engine to drive the wheels. Other common gears include P for Park, R for Reverse, and N for Neutral. Don't mix them up, or the car might not move or even roll backward. I still remember starting on a slope once, shifting to D while controlling the throttle, and the car moved forward steadily. Once driving, the transmission adjusts gears automatically, eliminating the need for manual shifting, which is quite convenient. For beginners, it's recommended to get used to the routine before driving: start the engine, press the brake, shift the gear lever to D, then release the brake to start. Practice a few times, and it will become second nature, helping to avoid mistakes in traffic jams.
