Which gear should be engaged for reversing?

[LeLillian]

Reverse gear is engaged by selecting the R position. Below is an introduction to automatic transmission gear classifications and the use of reverse gear: Automatic transmission gear classifications: Generally, automatic transmission vehicles have six gear positions arranged from top to bottom: P, R, N, D, S, and L. Driving an automatic transmission vehicle only requires the use of Park (P), Reverse (R), Neutral (N), and Drive (D) gears to meet normal driving needs. However, in special driving conditions, other functional gears may be required. Therefore, by choosing the correct control method, an automatic transmission vehicle can perform even better than a manual transmission. Using the reverse gear: After pressing the brake pedal and ensuring the vehicle has completely stopped moving forward, you can shift into the R position. Gently releasing the brake will allow the vehicle to move in reverse.

[VanMia]

Of course, you should use the R gear for reversing—everyone knows that. However, there are a few details that are easily overlooked. For automatic transmission cars, you must come to a complete stop before shifting into R gear; otherwise, the transmission gears will grind loudly, which is particularly damaging to the car. I've seen people hastily shift into R gear while still pressing the brake, causing the transmission to fail outright. For manual transmission cars, you need to press the clutch pedal all the way down first. The position for reverse gear varies by car—some require you to press down the gear knob to engage it. Extra caution is needed when reversing on a slope. On steep inclines, it's best to use the handbrake to prevent rolling. The most common mistake beginners make is accidentally shifting into D gear and stepping on the gas, leading to a loud crash into whatever's behind them.

[TaliaDella]

It actually depends on the vehicle model. When I drive a manual transmission car, the reverse gear is usually located at the front left or bottom right position. You need to press the gear lock button to push it in, and it won't engage until you hear a click. Nowadays, automatic transmissions mostly use electronic gear selectors - the car gives a slight shudder when shifting to R gear, and the rearview mirrors automatically tilt downward. Once when I drove a friend's new energy vehicle, I almost turned the rotary shifter the wrong way, until a big red 'R' popped up on the instrument cluster. Key points to remember: press the brake before shifting, check the gear position display on the dashboard, and don't rely solely on sound.

[MacEmma]

The reverse gear marking is very clear, but the actual operation requires good timing. For automatic transmissions, you must shift to R gear only when the vehicle is completely stationary—shifting into reverse while moving will immediately destroy the transmission. My driving instructor taught me to first shift to N gear and engage the handbrake, then wait for the car to stop completely before shifting to R gear. Manual transmissions lack a synchronizer for the reverse gear, so never force it in while the car is still moving—the grinding gear sound is heartbreaking. Also, note that some cars automatically activate the rearview camera when shifting into reverse, which is especially useful at night.