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get your car in gear?

That depends on the type of car and transmission!

* Automatic: You put the gear selector into "Drive" (D) to move forward, or "Reverse" (R) to move backward.

* Manual: You depress the clutch pedal, select the appropriate gear using the gear stick (1st gear for starting from a standstill, higher gears for higher speeds), and then slowly release the clutch pedal while gently applying the accelerator. You'll need to coordinate the clutch, gear, and accelerator to avoid stalling.