That is exactly, I mean exactly what is happening to me. I noticed that when I come to a stop, just before I put it in first, then when the car has stopped moving, I slowly let out of first, then when go to pull of just gently put it first.
As for the reverse, I notcied also that if I pull the handle up, push the leaver slightly forward then across and down it is fine, but soemtimes not. Kind of annoying I know, I am trying to live with it but just dread the redlight!