Do I need to release the throttle when using paddle shifters?
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Paddle shifters do not require releasing the throttle. Paddle shifters are gear-shifting devices installed for semi-automatic transmissions in cars, designed to enable gear changes directly by pulling the paddles without releasing the throttle. As a quick-shifting device, paddle shifters can significantly enhance driving maneuverability. Typically located behind the steering wheel, when operating paddle shifters, drivers simply need to shift the gear into D, S, or manual mode. With paddle shifters, drivers can complete upshifts and downshifts without taking their hands off the steering wheel. It's important to note that automatic transmission cars equipped with paddle shifters must be manual-automatic integrated, as the function of paddle shifters is precisely for gear shifting.