When selecting the appropriate gear for intended direction of travel automatic transmission equipped vehicles should be placed in while manual transmission equipped vehicles should be placed in?

For automatic transmission vehicles, the appropriate gear should be selected based on the intended direction of travel, typically using "Drive" for forward movement and "Reverse" for backward movement. In contrast, manual transmission vehicles should be placed in the appropriate gear corresponding to the direction of travel, such as first gear for starting forward motion and reverse gear for moving backward. Always ensure the vehicle is at a complete stop before shifting between forward and reverse in both types of transmissions.