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Different from a manual transmission system, the automatic transmission omits the need of engaging a clutch pedal and selecting a gear ratio manually. The automatic transmission system is not very popular in India, but is gaining popularity at a very slow pace. But it was not the condition in the initial days when everyone though the Indian road conditions will not entertain the automatic transmission much. But in countries like America the automatic transmission system is hugely popular, since as early as the 1960s. In the urban road conditions, where traffic is very high, the automatic transmission will help to make the drive a hassle free experience.

By choosing an automatic transmission car, one is making the driving easy and trouble free. The automatic transmission will remove the trouble of driving a car where three pedals need to be operated with just two legs.

For selecting a particular mode, one would have to utilize a gear shift lever positioned on the floor next to the driver. This is very similar to what is done in a manually transmitted car. In an automatically transmitted car, there will not be a clutch pedal as seen in the manually transmitted vehicle. So, instead of depressing a clutch pedal one would have to engage the shift lock button on the lever.

The driver can then select the desired mode from a set of options that is usually available in the gear selector. In short, all a driver has to do is to engage the foot brake and push in the shift lock button and choose the option needed. Isn't the system really easy to operate?

In an automatic transmission system, Park is denoted by P, Reverse by R, Neutral by N and Drive by D. The P option mechanically locks the transmission system and stops the car from moving to any direction. Usually the selection of P is one among the two options in which the engine of the car can be started. N or Neutral is the other option.