Yeah, I couldn't see how shifting to neutral could not work, but there are so many innovations in new cars (fly by wire, paddle shifters, continuous ratio transmissions, etc)that I'm not familiar with, I thought maybe it was all handled through the computer now with all the traditional levers just being user interfaces to the digital circuits inside. If the automatic transmission gear selector doesn't talk directly to the gearbox, but communicates through a processor, then all bets are off. One computer malfunction and there is nothing you can do.
I drove a hybrid once and found it very unsettling, I missed all the audible cues of engine noise, vibration, gear shifts, etc. and the little video screen showing all the different parts of the engine, braking system and transmission talking to each other was little help. I understand the operation in principle, but actually using the information from the screen to help me drive just required too much concentration.
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