Why Do I Always Shift into First Gear Instead of Reverse?

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SimonLynn
07/29/25 5:48pm
Because the positions of first gear and reverse gear are the same, only the shifting methods differ. Additional Information: 1. Gear Shifting: Gear shifting refers to the transmission, which is used to change the torque and speed of the engine crankshaft to meet the varying needs of driving wheel traction and speed under different driving conditions such as starting, accelerating, driving, and overcoming various road obstacles. 2. Classification: Divided into manual transmission and automatic transmission. Automatic transmission means the driver does not need to shift gears manually; the vehicle will automatically select the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. Common automatic transmission vehicles have gear positions such as P, R, N, D, 3, 2, and 1. Manual transmission requires the driver to manually move the gear lever to change the gear engagement inside the transmission, altering the gear ratio to achieve the purpose of shifting. Manual transmission vehicles typically have gear positions such as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, N, and R.
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