DopeGhoti
Active Member
The intent of the law is to ensure that, when you are piloting your vehicle on public roadways, you remain in control of the vehicle, including the ability to accelerate at immediate need, should such arise.
There is the added benefit of, should you be struck by a medical emergency and lose consciousness, a car that is in neutral has much more potential to freewheel around the road after a crash due to being able to roll backwards and forwards. If it's in gear, it (should) only be able to move in one direction.
You're also a lot less likely to inadvertently shift into Reverse if you're already in the forward gear.
There is the added benefit of, should you be struck by a medical emergency and lose consciousness, a car that is in neutral has much more potential to freewheel around the road after a crash due to being able to roll backwards and forwards. If it's in gear, it (should) only be able to move in one direction.
You're also a lot less likely to inadvertently shift into Reverse if you're already in the forward gear.