PRNDL
Automatic shift letters
PRNDL is a pronounceable rendering of the letters P-R-N-D-L on an automatic transmission gear selector, standing for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, and Low.
The term appears in driving instruction and casual conversation when referring to the shifter itself: Move the PRNDL to drive.
Sometimes spelled prindle.
Transmission position controller
- shifterDevice for changing gears
- automaticOperating without intervention
- gearshiftTransmission selector lever
- consoleComfort in distress
lever · drive · reverse · neutral · park · low gear · floor shift · shift knob
Public leisure grounds
gear selection · shifting · acceleration · backing up · forward motion · idling · engine braking · downshift
Manner of speaking words
- acronymWord made from initials
- driving schoolPlace to learn motoring
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
- DMVVehicle registration agency
driver's ed · informal · colloquial · phonetic spelling · new driver · everyday speech
gear selector
Transmission position controller
- shifterDevice for changing gears
- automaticOperating without intervention
- gearshiftTransmission selector lever
console · lever · drive · reverse · neutral · park · low gear · floor shift · shift knob · detent
park
Public leisure grounds
low · gear selection · shifting · acceleration · backing up · forward motion · idling · engine braking · downshift · coasting
pronunciation
Manner of speaking words
- acronymWord made from initials
- driving schoolPlace to learn motoring
- learnerOne gaining knowledge
DMV · driver's ed · informal · colloquial · phonetic spelling · new driver · everyday speech
- Shiftersshifter, gear shift, gear stick, gear lever, stick shift
- automatic transmissionstorque converter, transmission fluid, gear selector, overdrive, neutral
PRNDLmanual transmission
Driver-operated gear selector
stick shift · standard transmission · manual · CVT · clutch pedal