Why does a car going in reverse make that distinguished sound?

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Why does a car going in reverse make that distinguished sound?

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Your forward gears have helical-cut teeth because that makes them quieter, but they’re more expensive to make than straight-cut gears, and since you don’t use reverse for long periods of time it doesn’t matter if it’s louder.

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