Driving an automatic car is easy-peasy compared to piloting a manual. The most common gear settings in an automatic vehicle are Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), and Drive (D). The rest are not ...

Switching from a manual to an automatic transmission may require relearning some driving techniques, maintenance tips, and correcting bad habits that did not apply to driving a manual transmission.

W and S mode button on an automatic shifter, wood trim around the shifter - Zmaj88/Shutterstock If you drive an automatic, you likely don't need an explanation for the letters P, R, N, or D, but not ...