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Do You Need to Press the Accelerator When Using Paddle Shifters?

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EdenFitz

07/25/25 8:38am

You do not need to press the accelerator when using paddle shifters. Here is an introduction to paddle shifter operation: 1. Installing paddle shifters in a family car is equivalent to adding a manual mode to the automatic transmission, allowing gear shifts without taking your hands off the steering wheel. This makes driving smoother and quicker while adding some fun to the experience. 2. Paddle shifters are usually located behind the steering wheel, around the three o'clock and nine o'clock positions, with one on each side. Common paddle shifters have the left paddle for downshifting and the right paddle for upshifting. Some models do not differentiate between left and right; instead, they allow shifting by simultaneously pulling or pressing both paddles. When using paddle shifters, the driver only needs to shift the gear to D, S, or manual mode. Once the engine reaches the appropriate RPM, the driver can switch to the suitable gear using the paddle shifters.

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LouisDella

08/10/25 6:58pm

I've been driving a car with paddle shifters for five years, and this thing can't replace the accelerator. Paddle shifters are just a tool for manually switching gears, completely different from the accelerator. For example, when overtaking, I first press the accelerator to speed up. If the power feels insufficient, I use the paddle to downshift. At this point, the engine RPM surges, but I still need to keep pressing the accelerator to surge forward. Without pressing the accelerator, downshifting is useless—the car will just coast slowly. In traffic jams, using the paddle to shift to a lower gear still requires coordinating with the accelerator to control the speed. Otherwise, the engine RPM will drop too low or even stall. Remember, paddle shifters only save you the trouble of using the gear lever—power output is entirely controlled by your right foot.

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