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When can 'selective' or 'block' gear changing be used?

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To change down in gear only

To change up in gear only

To change gear to a low speed only

To change either up or down in gear

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To change either up or down in gearThis was the right answer

'Block' gear changing means changing up or down to the most appropriate gear without going through each gear in turn. It reduces the number of gear changes, and this can improve fuel consumption.

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Select the appropriate gear without unnecessary shiftsReviewed guidance summary · The shared manual-transmission principle is not a requirement to skip ratios on every heavy-vehicle gearbox.

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