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We were now in first gear, and second was not far behind.
The Chrysler had lost its first gear some two months ago.
Her father put the truck into first gear to go down a long hill.
They cannot get out of first gear in their drive to the playoffs.
I slammed the car into first gear to get off the poor thing.
While he's trying to get back into first gear - bang!
When coming to a complete stop, the system will automatically return to first gear.
I threw the car into first gear and the back leaped up.
The engine started up, then protested all the way into first gear.
Now, get into first gear and go forward very slowly!"
"I start off like an old car in first gear and then shift.
Getting into first gear would be a start, I am inclined to reply.
The car was coming far too fast, and with only first gear, she couldn't speed up to get out of its way.
March put the engine into first gear and skidded away.
I shifted into first gear and slowly released the clutch.
Into first gear, spin the wheel hard left, and accelerate.
Finally, I would have to climb in first gear.
Then I found first gear and stomped on the accelerator.
In most applications first gear low box is low enough.
His car was waiting with first gear already engaged.
He forced the reluctant transmission into first gear and moved the truck to the side.
He shifted into first gear and jammed the accelerator to the floor.
As a result, the car has a relatively tall first gear (3:1).
He batted like a man who was reluctant to engage first gear.