what would happen if you are driving an automatic transmision car traveling at 100 mph and suddenly you shift it into reverse by accident? will your transmission screw up? or your transmision wont pop into gear and just keep on going ? im talking a brand new car "2007"
2007-08-05 11:38:48 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
you wouldn't have a problem, i have a 96 acura and it's automatic. i was going 60mph and i accidentally knudged it into 1st position, didn't shift, it went to second not first because it wouldn't allow it. Because it is electronic and not mechanical (automatic shifter) the computer will not allow the tranny to engage the reverse gear after a few mph. Your car would either stay in gear or go into neurtal. My bet is it will stay in gear.
2007-08-05 11:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Corey the Cosmonaut 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It would be quite amazing to shift in to reverse by accident.........because you either have to depress a button on a consol shifter or pull the lever toward you and up if a column shift. If you are already driving, both hands SHOULD be on the steering wheel. The only exception would be maybe a manual shift, but hey.........that would be even more difficult to shift by accident.
I think in the newer cars there is a device to prevent this from happening. You hear a loud noise but it doesn't shift.
As a driver, you really need to understand and operate your vehicle as a machine. A car does cost a lot of money and you will get very high mileage out of it if you treat it with respect and the care it deserves.
Make it your business to become familiar with proper shifting techniques (hmmm, do I need to use that little button on the consol shifter all the time?) You need that "button" to shift from Park to Reverse. You don't need it to shift from Reverse to Neutral or Drive. You don't need it to shift from Drive to Neutral. You do need it to shift from Neutral to Reverse or to Park.
There are reasons for this..........
If you are driving along and your vehicle stalls for example, you can try to start it again while it's rolling along by simply pushing the gearshift up to Neutral WITHOUT the use of the button. It won't shift past Neutral that way and accidentally into Reverse. You can then start your car again, pull the gearshift back into Drive WITHOUT the use of the button. Not using that button prevents you from accidentally shifting into Reverse or Park............
Hope that helps....
2007-08-06 02:29:17 · answer #2 · answered by logicalgal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On a 2007 vehicle, absolutely nothing would happen, you would hear a "ratcheting" type sound until the car coasted down to a "safe" speed, about 2-3 mph, then it would engage and lock up the drive wheel(s), on the other hand, if you tried it on a 1967 vehicle, it would engage immediately, locking the drive wheel(s), and more than likely catapult you through the windshield, hope this helps.
George
2007-08-05 12:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by virgil 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, driving 100 mph or more would result in a fine of up to £2,500, 3-6 penalty points, and you could also become disqualified as well. In the US it varies by state, with most having a similar sliding scale of points and fines. Depending on the state, 20 to 30 mph or more can also be considered Reckless Endangerment, which would incur additional fines, suspension of your license, and possibly jail time.
2016-05-19 12:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
De De De, yes it will screw up the ******* transmission no matter how new the car is will prolly strip the gears in the transmission and possibly you'll have to swap the engine as well and while u at it go get a brain scan as soon as you can
2007-08-05 11:47:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I did something like that one time. I was driving in 5th gear and downshifted to 1st by accident and the car kept running but when i turned it off and went to start it up it was locked up.
2007-08-05 11:42:52 · answer #6 · answered by matthewky1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are safety sensors and switches that would either shut the car down, or just simply keep it neutral and no let reverse gear engage.
2007-08-05 11:42:29 · answer #7 · answered by ajhbubs84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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you would have to be really dumb to do it, yes you will most likely blow the transmission
most cars wont allow you shift into reverse with out comeing to a complete stop but if its older maybe you can do it but i wouldnt advise it
2007-08-05 20:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by Azn Street Racer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF you could make it go into reverse, it would probably be a pile of parts pretty quickly.
There should be a safety lock-out preventing it from actually shifting into reverse, but what if it doesn't work?
I would suggest you don't try it.
2007-08-05 12:08:29 · answer #9 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The transmission has a lock that won't allow you to put he vehicle into reverse at that speed.
But go ahead, give it a try, I'm sure with enough brute force you can overcome the safety mechanism.
2007-08-05 11:43:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋