Ch. 5 · Driving Method

When parking an automatic transmission vehicle, you may shift the gear lever to P before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

The text clearly states: "Do not shift the gear lever to P before the vehicle comes to a complete stop." When parking, you must firmly apply the parking brake while depressing the brake pedal, then shift the gear lever to P.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 14: Driving an automatic-transmission vehicle

Hikari
Hikari
I can just shift to P as I'm slowing down to park, right? Saves time.
Misaki
Misaki
No, that's false. You must never shift to P before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
Hikari
Hikari
Wait, so I have to stop fully first?
Misaki
Misaki
Correct. Apply the parking brake while pressing the brake pedal, then shift to P. Doing it early can damage the transmission.

Source: Ch. 5 Driving Method · Section (第９節 オートマチック車などの運転) · １ オートマチック車の運転（５）駐車

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