Question 8195
Regarding efficient driving techniques, what does gear skipping consist of?
- Shifting into a gear and, as soon as it is engaged, jumping to the next higher or lower gear.
- Shifting gears before the engine reaches the minimum recommended rpm.
- Shifting from one gear to another without going through the intermediate gears, for example, shifting from 2nd to 4th.
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Correct answer: Shifting from one gear to another without going through the intermediate gears, for example, shifting from 2nd to 4th.
Skipping gears means shifting from one gear to another without using the gears in between, whether shifting up, for example from 2nd to 4th, or down, from 5th to 3rd. This means fewer shifts and less fuel used. After the shift, the engine must be within its operating speed range.