THe panel is not part of the Transmission. It may be a failed back light or it may be something worse.. If you are able to shift and drive they call it a PRiNDL
That stands for
Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low (often two lows) P R N D 2 1
You can count to 3 and drive it to the shop if it will let you.
Of course if there is no power to the Transmission.. It might not let you drive.
There is a test procedure described in the dash board owner's manual.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times