Neutralin an automatic car disengages the transmission from the engine. Neutral is an intermediary between Reverse and Drive. Since automatic cars should be at a complete stop before shifting from P to R or D to R (or vice-versa), Neutral disengages the forward or reverse gear and prevents gearbox damage when moving abruptly between forward or reverse gears.
Shifting into Neutral does not lock the driving wheels, while Park does. In Neutral, you can rev the engine without moving the wheels, and it’s possible to move the car by pushing. It’s a bad idea to change to Neutral from Drive when the vehicle moves or coasts downhill, and it’s something you should stop doing if driving an automatic vehicle.
Shifting into Neutral is recommended when the vehicle is stuck or the gas and brake pedals are not working. If you get stuck in snow or mud, selecting Neutral makes pushing or towing the car easier. Moreover, if the pedals are unresponsive (or in cases of sudden unintended acceleration), shifting into Neutral slows down the car.
Finally, should you use Neutral in stop lights or keep the gearbox in Drive? It is okay to keep it in Drive on relatively shorter stops, like waiting at stop lights. But shifting into Neutral or Park is better for longer stops. However, do not forget to use the parking brake whenever the car is in Neutral or Park.
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