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Use the gear best suited to conditions.
Use a gear appropriate to speed, load and conditions, following manufacturer recommendations. Avoid unnecessarily low gears and high engine speeds, but do not strain the engine in an excessively high gear. Safety and vehicle control take priority.
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Always stay in first gear, even at high speed.
Use the gear best suited to conditions.
Change gear continuously even when unnecessary.
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