Glossary / Transmission

gear selector

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Too Afraid to Ask

The gear selector is the part you move to choose which speed your car uses, like shifting from park to drive.

Technical Definition

The gear selector is the lever or button that allows the driver to choose between different transmission gears, such as park, reverse, neutral, and drive.

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