Why Can an Automatic Transmission Be Shifted Without Pressing the Brake?
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Generally speaking, because the automatic transmission has a locking mechanism, an automatic car cannot shift gears without pressing the brake, which effectively prevents accidents caused by driver errors. Automatic transmission cars have gears such as R, P, D, N, L, and S. The specific usage is as follows: 1. R gear: Used for reversing, also known as the reverse gear. Note that the car must come to a complete stop before shifting into R gear. 2. P gear: Used for parking, meaning the engine stops working. Many people refer to this as the parking gear. 3. D gear: Primarily used for driving the car forward, known as the drive gear, and is the basic gear for automatic cars. 4. N gear: Similar to the neutral gear in manual transmissions, with no difference in principle. It can be used when stopping at a red light. 5. L gear: A low gear, typically used for uphill driving or overtaking. 6. S gear: The sport mode, allowing free switching between all gears.