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When the engine of a car is on how does the car can stand still?

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Forkan555

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The Tranny enables the car to stand still because it controls the movement of the engine. In the USA most cars are automatic so when you put your car on "P" it locks the tranny, if your engine is on and you have it on Park then your standing

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