Should I use S gear or D gear for highway driving?
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For highway driving, using D gear is sufficient. You can use S gear during aggressive driving or overtaking. Introduction to S gear: Most automatic transmissions have an S gear, where 'S' stands for 'Sport', meaning sports mode. When switched to S gear, the transmission enters sports mode, and the engine's operating mode will also change accordingly. In S gear, the transmission delays shifting, only upshifting when the engine speed reaches the redline zone. Reason for using D gear on highways: During highway cruising, such strong power and rapid power response are not necessary, so using D gear is adequate.