Revision question · Environmental issues

Which driving technique can save you fuel?

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Using lower gears as often as possible

Accelerating sharply in each gear

Using each gear in turn

Missing out some gears

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Missing out some gearsThis was the right answer

Missing out intermediate gears, when appropriate, reduces the amount of time you spend accelerating. Your vehicle uses the most fuel when you're accelerating, so reducing this will reduce your vehicle's fuel consumption.

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Select the appropriate gear, not every intermediate gearReviewed guidance summary · The marked option is conditional block changing, not coasting or labouring in an unsuitable gear.

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