What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reversed so poorly, then drove initially in wrong gear (11)" mean?

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Reversed so poorly, then drove initially in wrong gear (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29104 | 18 Across | 2023-06-23

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(REVERSED SO)* + D[rove]

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