How to Shift Gears in an Automatic Transmission Car?

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VonJackson
07/25/25 8:33am
Methods for shifting gears in an automatic transmission car: Dual-clutch transmissions and manual-automatic transmissions allow gear shifts while driving. These transmissions have markings like S +/- or M +/- on the gear lever. When in D (Drive) mode, pulling the gear lever to the S (Sport) or M (Manual) position switches to manual mode. At this point, you can shift gears by pushing the gear lever up or down or using the paddle shifters behind the steering wheel. An automatic transmission generally refers to a car's automatic gear-shifting mechanism, where the transmission control system automatically selects the appropriate gear based on engine speed and load while driving, replacing the driver's subjective judgment and manual shifting operations. Typical automatic transmission cars have six gear positions, from top to bottom: P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive), S (Sport), and L (Low).
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JordanMarie
08/10/25 6:58pm
Learning to shift gears in an automatic car is actually quite simple. When I first started learning to drive, my instructor emphasized stepping on the brake before moving the gear lever: start the car in P (Park) gear before moving off, then step on the brake and push the gear lever to D (Drive) to start driving; for reversing, similarly step on the brake and shift to R (Reverse) gear. During driving, manual gear shifting is rarely needed unless on steep slopes or off-road, where you might switch to 1 or 2 for lower gears to increase power. When parking, remember to shift to P (Park) gear before turning off the engine to lock the wheels and prevent rolling. Be careful to shift gears smoothly without forcing them to avoid damaging the transmission; automatic cars are well-designed, and with a bit more practice, it becomes natural. The key is not to forget to step on the brake.
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