Should You Use S or D Gear for Uphill Driving in an Automatic Transmission?

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IkerLynn
07/29/25 11:30pm
When driving uphill in an automatic transmission, it is recommended to use the S gear. The reason is that the S gear is suitable for climbing hills and quick overtaking. The gears in an automatic transmission are as follows: P gear: This is the parking gear and starting gear. R gear: The R gear is the reverse gear. N gear: The N gear is the neutral gear. D gear: The D gear is the drive gear, also known as the forward gear. L gear: The L gear is the low-speed gear. S gear: The S gear is the sport mode. OD gear: The OD gear is the overdrive gear. An automatic transmission means that the driver does not need to manually shift gears; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on the driving speed and traffic conditions.
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