Glossary / General

reverse

14 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

"It stays in park until I can get it into reverse. ... now it's going to like maybe two or three minutes and then it'll get and they'll finally get into reverse."
People Have Car Questions and We Have The Expert Advice Call Us Under The Hood show 08:03

"...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