Do You Need to Press the Brake When Shifting from D to S?
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Shifting from D to S does not require pressing the brake. Here are some relevant details about D and S gears: 1. Correct shifting method: While the car is moving, simply push the gear lever into the S position. The same operation applies when switching back to D gear. The S gear is typically used for climbing hills and quick overtaking. However, it's worth noting that in some car models, the S gear is placed next to the gear lever in the form of a button. 2. Situations where braking is unnecessary: Besides shifting between D and S gears without pressing the brake, there is another scenario where braking is not required—manual mode in automatic transmissions. In this mode, shifting gears does not require braking. For other gear shifts in normal driving, it is advisable to apply the brake. Most automatic transmissions are equipped with P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Sport mode), and L (Low gear).