It’s typically a similar story in a manual-equipped car. Manual gearboxes have locks in the shift mechanism that bar the stick from entering reverse gear when moving forward. It means it’ll take some muscle to jam the reverse gear forcefully into the gates. And when it does engage, it won’t do anything but lock up the driving wheels (when moving at higher speeds) and put undue strain on the synchronizer, a component that matches the speed of the main shaft to the driving gears and enables smoother, more precise shifts.
Even in a hurry, it’s good practice to shift to reverse or drive when the vehicle is at a stop. If your car has a manual, stop before pressing the clutch and shifting into reverse. If you accidentally shift to reverse (R) when in drive (D), don’t panic. Steer towards the side of the road and apply the brakes gently until the vehicle stops. Next, move the gearshift lever into neutral (N), then park (P) before moving back to drive (D).
If the engine stalls after unintentionally shifting into reverse from drive, the vehicle will lose power and vacuum assistance to the steering and brakes, making it doubly hard to steer and stop the car. The lesson is to avoid shifting into reverse when the vehicle is in forward gear, especially in older vehicles with an automatic or manual gearbox.
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