how automatic cars avoid chewing up first gear

Question

In a car with an automatic transmission, you start creeping forward as soon as you lift your foot off the brake. When you’re in Drive, but standing still with the brakes stopping the car, how does the engine avoid wearing down the first gear?

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Answer 1

In addition to torque converter, many higher end sport cars use Dual Clutch Transmissions. In that case there is an actual clutch that engages/slips into 1st gear, just like you would do in a manual.