Can an automatic transmission car shift directly from D to S gear?
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An automatic transmission car can shift directly from D to S gear. The D gear is the normal forward gear of the car, while the S gear is the sport mode. Switching between S and D can be done at any time, but it is not recommended to do so when the engine speed is high. In sport mode (S gear), the transmission can shift freely, but the shifting timing is delayed, keeping the engine at high speeds for a longer time. This allows the car to move at low gears and high speeds for an extended period, resulting in greater torque output and acceleration. Automatic transmission generally refers to the car's automatic gear-shifting mechanism, where the control system of the automatic transmission selects the appropriate gear based on the engine speed and load during driving, replacing the driver's subjective judgment and manual shifting operations.