Can You Shift from D to S Gear While Driving an Automatic Transmission Car?
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You can shift from D to S gear while driving an automatic transmission car. Key considerations include: 1. No need to press the brake pedal; 2. The accelerator pedal can be released or kept pressed; 3. Shifting from D to S gear requires pressing the gear lock button, while shifting back from S to D gear does not. The D gear (Drive) is a common position in automatic transmission vehicles, typically located toward the rear center of the gearshift console, behind the N (Neutral) position. Its purpose is to enable the car to automatically select appropriate gears during forward motion. The S gear (Sport mode) activates the car's sport driving mode, allowing the transmission to shift freely but delaying shift timing to keep the engine at higher RPMs for extended periods. This results in prolonged low-gear, high-RPM driving, delivering greater torque output and acceleration.