Transmission failed. Right.

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - A 22-year-old man attempted to drive 310 miles in reverse on a remote Outback highway after his transmission failed, blocking his forward gears, police said Friday. The man was stopped by Western Australia state police on Thursday afternoon after they spotted his car roaring in reverse down the highway at about 40 mph, according to a statement.

What I'm betting is this was one of those kids who was brought up riding backward in a car seat.