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Using an appropriately high gear when conditions allow, without straining the engine.
Use an appropriately high gear when conditions allow, without straining the engine or losing response. This does not mean always staying in top gear: starting, climbing or needing more response may require a lower gear. Follow the manufacturer’s engine-speed advice and choose a gear compatible with control, safe gaps and traffic. Anticipation and avoiding abrupt acceleration also help save fuel.
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Using an appropriately high gear when conditions allow, without straining the engine.
Always using the lowest gear, even when unnecessary.
Keeping any gear without changing it even if the engine is strained.
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