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How to switch between D and S gears in a car?

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RobertMarie

07/25/25 3:01am

Automatic transmission cars can directly switch between D and S gears. When overtaking, shift directly from D to S gear to accelerate and overtake, then shift back to D gear after completing the overtaking. You can also switch directly to S gear while accelerating in D gear.

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LaKate

08/10/25 4:50pm

As a veteran driver with over 20 years of experience, I find shifting between D and S modes actually quite simple – while driving at normal speeds (say between 20 to 80 km/h), you can directly shift from D to S position without needing to brake or stop. The S mode keeps engine RPM higher for more aggressive acceleration, especially useful during mountain driving or highway overtaking. I remember once on a long downhill section, switching to S mode made the car much more responsive and reduced brake pressure. But for regular city driving or flat roads, I'd recommend sticking with D mode for better fuel efficiency. Frequent shifting might cause minor transmission wear, so don't unnecessarily keep switching back and forth.

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