Why Are Most Cars Now Equipped with Automatic Transmissions?

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The reason most cars now come with automatic transmissions is that they are easier to operate, feature safety modes, and provide greater convenience and comfort. The gear positions include: 1. P (Parking/Starting Gear); 2. R (Reverse Gear); 3. N (Neutral Gear); 4. D (Drive Gear); 5. L (Low Gear); 6. S (Sport Mode); 7. OD (Overdrive Gear). The correct way to use an automatic transmission is: 1. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear. To shift out of P gear, the brake must be pressed. Turn on the power, press the brake, shift to N gear, and after ignition, shift to D gear to move forward. 2. When switching between N, D, and 3rd gear, no shift button is needed. However, shifting down from 3rd gear to lower gears requires pressing the shift button, while shifting up from lower gears does not. 3. Do not shift into N gear while driving to coast. 4. Never push into P gear while driving. 5. After driving, the engine must be turned off and shifted into P gear before the key can be removed.