If you're in neutral at an intersection is it ok to skip first gear and go straight to second when the light changes?

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If you are sitting at a light and you start in second, it won't usually stall your car. However it is not a good idea to always do this because if this is how you always shift, your transmission will not last very long. When you do shift back to first gear, be sure that your car has stopped completely-it's not good to force the car into first gear.

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