Can You Shift from D to S While Driving an Automatic Transmission?

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You can shift from D to S while driving an automatic transmission. You need to press the shift lock, and there's no need to release the accelerator or apply the brakes. Precautions for shifting gears in an automatic transmission vehicle: 1. Do not press the accelerator pedal when shifting gears; 2. Do not immediately press the accelerator pedal hard after shifting into gear; 3. The vehicle can only be started in P or N gear; 4. To remove the gear lever from P, you must press the brake; 5. Do not shift into N gear while driving to coast; 6. Do not push into P gear while the vehicle is moving; 7. When changing the direction of travel, switching between D and R gears should be done only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; 8. Placing the gear in N while driving prevents the oil pump from supplying oil normally for lubrication, which can cause the internal components of the transmission to overheat and result in damage.