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Suzanne Keane shares tips for manual-transmission drivers, faced with the challenge of driving an automatic car<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Most of us in Ireland learn to drive cars with manual gearboxes and although it may seem easier, the first time you sit in a car that’s automatic can be daunting for some.<\/p>\n

It may seem simple – D for Drive, R for Reverse but what exactly are the rest?<\/p>\n

N<\/strong> stands for Neutral – this is for when you don’t want the car selecting any gear (if you needed to push it for example)<\/p>\n

P<\/strong> is for Park – This can only be used when you’re completely stopped as it locks the gearbox (similar to leaving a car in gear when you’re parking)<\/p>\n

You may also have the option to manually select 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear – although beware some cars will override you on this if the computer thinks you’re in the wrong gear!<\/p>\n

These options are usually only used if you were struggling to move using the automatic selection – such as on a steep hill or under heavy load.<\/p>\n

Now that you’ve checked out what the different options mean lets get going!<\/p>\n