2. Why does a car speedometer only have positive values, even though you can move

in reverse?

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Chicken Legs

31 January, 23:27

2. Why does a car speedometer only have positive values, even though you can move

in reverse?

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Sandra Grimes · Answer 1

Because it's measure the speed according to the car distance traveled and not the direction of the car movement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The newer cars have digital speedometers; the display would register as a forward speed while backing; and the odometer a positive distance as well ... In those cars the odometer could run in reverse, subtracting miles.

There actually are simple ... The newer cars have digital speedometers; the display would register as a forward speed while backing; and the odometer a positive distance as well ... In those cars the odometer could run in reverse, subtracting miles

2. Why does a car speedometer only have positive values, even though you can movein reverse?

2. Why does a car speedometer only have positive values, even though you can move

in reverse?