How would you start the engine of an automatic transmission vehicle?

1. Make sure the gear handle is in (D) and the hand brake is released.
2. Correct answer: Make sure the hand brake is applied, and the gear selector is in (P) or (N).
3. The selected gear is of no significance. Just make sure that the hand brake is not released.
4. Make sure the gear selector is in (R) and the hand brake is released.

WhyBefore starting an automatic, check that the handbrake is on and the selector is in P or N. You may not start it in D or R.