Safe and Economical Driving
Which of these practices helps save fuel when changing gear?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A Always drive in low gears
- ✓ Use high gears as early as possible, skipping gears if possible
- C Hold each gear up to the rev limiter
- D Change gear without releasing the accelerator
Why this is the correct answer
To save fuel it is best to use high gears as early as possible and, when possible, skip gears (from 2nd to 4th, or 3rd to 5th).
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