Why is the forward gear in a car labeled as D?
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Automatic transmission's forward gear is labeled as D because D stands for Drive. Drive means to operate or control the movement of a vehicle. The D gear in an automatic transmission is also known as the forward gear or drive gear, and it is the most commonly used gear. When the vehicle needs to move forward, the driver can shift to D gear, which drives the vehicle forward. When the vehicle is in D gear, it can automatically adjust the matching gear based on engine speed and load, keeping the vehicle within the appropriate speed range. In addition to the D gear, other gears in the transmission include: P gear (Parking gear), which should be engaged after parking to prevent the vehicle from rolling; R gear (Reverse gear), which can only be engaged when the vehicle is completely stopped; S gear (Sport gear), which allows the automatic transmission to mimic manual control, providing the vehicle with greater power and a more dynamic driving experience; and L gear (Low gear), which is generally used when going downhill.