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Should You Release the Handbrake or Shift Gears First in an Automatic Transmission?

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SanAngelina

07/29/25 7:35pm

Generally, you should shift gears first and then release the handbrake. Here is an introduction to starting an automatic transmission car: 1. Starting in P gear: When starting in P gear, there may be a slight impact force on the parking gear. When shifting from P gear to D gear after ignition, the transmission passes through R gear, which causes a small amount of backlash force and slight damage to the transmission. 2. Recommended shifting method: First, power on, press the brake and shift to N gear, ignite, then shift to D gear to start. As long as you do not stay in R gear, the transmission will not perform a gear shift. 3. Shifting logic: Modern automatic transmissions do not rely on the gear lever to directly drive the gear shift but on the transmission control system. After receiving the gear signal, the transmission control system calculates and then makes the shifting decision.

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VanCayden

08/14/25 2:40pm

I've been driving for over a decade, and I've developed a habit of first making sure I firmly press the brake pedal when starting the car. Then, I smoothly shift the gear to D or R to prepare for movement, and only then do I release the handbrake. This sequence is crucial, especially when the car is parked on a slope. Releasing the handbrake too early can cause the car to slide forward or backward, which could lightly scratch another car or, in the worst case, lead to an accident and personal injury. Even when driving in the city and encountering a red light or needing to stop temporarily, I don't rush the process; I stick to this routine. After forming this good habit, I now have no trouble even on steep slopes. Remember, safety comes first. Try it a few times, and it will become second nature. The longer you drive, the more you understand the importance of these details. New drivers, especially, shouldn't mimic those fast-acting drivers who take unnecessary risks.

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