Glossary / General

reverse

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Reverse is the gear in a car that lets it go backward. It's used when you want to back out of a parking spot or driveway.

Technical Definition

In automotive terms, 'reverse' refers to the gear that allows a vehicle to move backward. It is an essential function for maneuvering in tight spaces or parking.

Hear It Discussed

"...and so drove it from chicago and it was great i get here and the weather started getting hot about three weeks ago and i tried to shift it into reverse and it wouldn't shift at all like i had to..."
#2632: Brilliant or Crazy The Best of Car Talk 19:29

"put it in reverse. And instead of the clutch engaging normally, it engaged after only about an inch that I had let it out."
Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice Under The Hood show 13:40

"...and reversed itself into a bay."
094 - Tesla's Autonomous Driving put to the Test by Drive.com.au Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 16:13