Question 737 in the bank

How do you secure a parked automatic-transmission vehicle (except for a vehicle with a robotic gearbox)?

  1. Shift into reverse gear (R) and secure the parking brake.
  2. Correct answer: Shift into parking gear (P) and secure the parking brake.
  3. Shift into neutral gear (N) and secure the parking brake.
  4. Shift into first gear (1) and secure the parking brake.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: Shift into parking gear (P) and secure the parking brake.

In an automatic transmission, the parking position P mechanically locks the drive wheels so the vehicle cannot roll. Applying the parking brake adds a second layer of security and takes strain off the lock, especially on a slope. Neutral leaves the wheels free, and first or reverse gear are not meant for securing a parked automatic, unlike a manual gearbox.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Private car (B).