> Even if we’ve never seen the inside of a gearbox, we know what the Overdrive gear in automatic-transmission cars means, and why you use it to pass a truck on

> Even if we’ve never seen the inside of a gearbox, we know what the Overdrive gear in automatic-transmission cars means, and why you use it to pass a truck on the highway. Wow, such a bunch of self righteous bullshit! Overdrive is either a specialized gear or just the highest gear. It is in all cases the worst possible gear to 'pass' anybody, or really do anything besides maximize efficiency while cruising at a constant speed. People that drive stick aren't better drivers or better at driving, evidence of which is the pile of prematurely worn clutches behind every lube shop.