Provided is an automatic transmission hydraulic control system with a first friction engagement element engaged at a first forward gear and establishment of a reverse gear, and a second friction engagement element to be engaged at least at establishment of a second forward gear different from the first forward gear. Also included is a range pressure output unit outputting a reverse range pressure, a first switching valve having a reverse range pressure input port receiving reverse range pressure, a control pressure input port receiving a control pressure from a linear solenoid valve, and first, second and third output ports. The system also includes a second switching valve having a first input port connected to the first output port, a second input port connected to the second output port, and a fourth output port connected to a hydraulic servo of the first friction engagement element.