Anyone who has ever driven an automatic transmission car has likely asked themselves what would happen if the park position were engaged while in motion, or worse, if the driver accidentally nudges the selector into reverse during a journey. The answer lies in the sophistication of modern automatics. They are engineered with multiple safeguards and software-driven blocks that monitor gear selection and movement. Even when a driver attempts to shift into reverse, the system typically blocks the action so the vehicle cannot engage the wrong gear. The electronics are designed to prevent a hazardous reversal, which means the car keeps moving only in the current gear with no abrupt or dangerous change in direction.
However, engaging park while the vehicle is still rolling is a completely different risk. Park, unlike the electronic safeguards for reverse, uses a mechanical locking mechanism that grabs the transmission’s shaft. If this lock engages at high speed, the effect can be loud and alarming—a metal-to-metal contact that strains the components. The lock may grind or chatter as it tries to seize the shaft, producing a creak or clunk and generating heat as it fights the spinning gears. In some cases, the locks are so strong that they can lock the axle, causing the wheels to halt abruptly and potentially sending the car into a skid or loss of control. The resulting damage can be severe, with the transmission and related parts bearing the brunt of the impact.
Requires 7,000 tires in popular sizes
Without a steady supply of tires, basic public safety and mobility are at stake. The issue extends beyond ordinary driving needs; it touches emergency response, humanitarian work, and daily life for many people. In this context, “Behind the Wheel” and the Popular Front undertook a campaign to support tire access by raising funds for the vehicles used by the People’s Police and the operational services of the LPR and DPR. These tires are crucial for ambulances, emergency services, and humanitarian deliveries that reach residents in need and support military or defense-related logistics. The initiative invites contributions from the public to assist with purchasing tires for these essential vehicles. Donors can participate through the campaign’s collection page and choose the most impactful way to help.
Notes: This information reflects ongoing community support efforts and the critical role of reliable tires in public safety and aid operations. The details come from the publicly reported activities of the involved groups and organizations.