Do You Need to Press the Brake Every Time You Shift Gears in an Automatic Transmission?

[DeAdam]

Whether to press the brake when shifting gears in an automatic transmission car depends on the actual situation. The details are as follows: 1. Shifting between D, D3, and D2 while driving does not require pressing the brake: However, if you suddenly shift from D to a lower gear at high speed, the engine RPM will be very high, and the car will jerk significantly. But when driving at low speeds, you can shift to a lower gear directly. Some cars also have S or M modes, which can be switched to from D mode while driving. 2. Shifting from N to R or D requires pressing the brake and holding the lock button; otherwise, the gear cannot be engaged. However, shifting from R or D to N can be done directly without pressing any buttons.