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Auto Enthusiast
I had a hybrid 2019 Prius from Budget 3 weeks ago. 10.1k mi, MA plates. So, fairly new.
It was difficult at first to properly shift from P into D, since you have to follow an illuminated path on the center dash. If you switch into R, N, or B (I guess battery only mode?), the car starts beeping like a dump truck backing up.
The B is for engine braking if you are going down a steep incline, at least from my understanding. Without the motor on, the wheels can spin freely and you would gain speed much more quickly than with in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine and real transmission.
Once you get the hang of how everything works, it drives decently. I have some experience driving larger vehicles so I was able to find my groove.
-J.