What are the reasons for not being able to engage reverse gear in a manual transmission car?

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DiKayden
07/29/25 8:49pm
The reasons for not being able to engage reverse gear in a manual transmission car are: 1. The gear is not engaged and is in neutral; 2. The gear position switch of the transmission is faulty; 3. The clutch is not fully depressed; 4. The absence of a synchronizer causes the teeth to misalign with the gear; 5. The handbrake is not released, keeping the car in manual braking mode. Precautions when reversing a manual transmission car: 1. Adjust the rearview mirror inside the car to clearly see the situation behind; 2. Pay attention to both left and right side mirrors simultaneously; 3. Control the speed appropriately; 4. Stop and wait when there are pedestrians or passing vehicles; 5. Use the reverse camera to accurately judge the distance.
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