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

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LeCole
07/29/25 12:50pm
D gear and S gear can be switched at any time without being affected by speed or road conditions, and there is no need to press the brake pedal. However, some CVT vehicles have a DS sport driving mode in addition to the S gear button on the gear lever, which is somewhat similar to the low gear (L gear). Automatic transmission cars have several gear positions: R, P, D, N, L, and S. The specific usage is as follows: 1. R gear: Used for reversing, also known as the reverse gear. It is important to note that the car must come to a complete stop before shifting into R gear. 2. P gear: Used for parking, meaning the engine stops working. Therefore, many people refer to this as the parking gear. 3. D gear: Primarily used for driving forward, known as the drive gear, and is the basic gear for automatic transmission cars. 4. N gear: Similar to the neutral gear in manual transmissions, with no difference in principle. It can be used when approaching a red light. 5. L gear: A low gear used for uphill driving or overtaking. 6. S gear: The sport mode, which allows free switching among all gear positions.
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