Why Can't I Always Shift into Reverse Gear When Practicing Driving?
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Here are the reasons why you can't always shift into reverse gear when practicing driving: 1. Not fully engaged in gear: The gear is not fully engaged and remains in neutral; reverse gear generally doesn't have a synchronizer. Although most gear shifts can be meshed through the gear's cutting angle, there are times when two gears clash and can't engage. In this case, simply lift the clutch slightly to let the input shaft rotate and realign the gears. 2. Handbrake not released: The handbrake is not released, and the car remains in manual braking mode, so it won't move. 3. Clutch not released: The clutch is not released and remains disengaged, so no power is being transmitted. 4. Transmission: The synchronizer in the transmission is stuck, or there are other issues. In this case, professional repair is needed.