The pedal on the left engages low gear (there are only two gears).

Sometimes it seems as though the car industry has accidently engaged reverse gear.

Walter started the engine, engaged first gear, and accelerated briskly away from the curb.

Which bit did you have to kick or pull to engage reverse gear?

He batted like a man who was reluctant to engage first gear.

You start the car and pull the right steering-wheel paddle to engage first gear.

She rolled to a halt by the start of the bridge and carefully engaged first gear.

An unusual feature of this gearbox was the ability to engage first and second gear simultaneously.

Smith stopped, engaged first gear, revved up the engine and let in the clutch with a bang.