Which Gear Should Be Engaged for Reversing?
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When reversing, engage the reverse gear. The reverse gear is a standard driving gear found in all vehicles, typically marked with the uppercase letter 'R'. Engaging the reverse gear allows the car to move backward. Below is some relevant information about the reverse gear: Precautions for Engaging the Reverse Gear: The reverse gear is the 'R' position. It should only be engaged after the vehicle has come to a complete stop; otherwise, it may easily damage the transmission. For models equipped with a lock button, the button must be pressed to switch gears. Pressing the Lock Button: The lock button must be pressed when entering the 'P' (Park) or 'R' (Reverse) gears, as well as when shifting out of 'P'. Specifically, gears that could potentially cause reverse impact to the transmission are locked, and the lock button must be pressed to unlock when shifting.
After driving for so many years, my gear shifting operation when reversing has become muscle memory. To reverse, I always shift to reverse gear R. In an automatic transmission car, you have to step on the brake when shifting from parking gear P to R position, otherwise the gear lock won't move. Manual transmission is more particular, you need to press the clutch all the way down before shifting to reverse gear, otherwise the gears will grind and damage the transmission. Once in a parking lot, I was careless and tried to reverse in D gear, almost hitting the wall, but fortunately I braked in time. Nowadays, cars are equipped with reversing radar and cameras to assist, but shifting to the correct gear is fundamental. Reversing in rain, snow, or at night is especially dangerous. I'm used to checking the rearview mirror first and then operating slowly. Safe driving is an art, and with more practice, it becomes second nature.
