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Question 8200

Regarding efficient driving, in which passenger cars should you shift gears, as a general rule, when the engine is between 1,300 and 2,000 rpm?

  1. In those with a gasoline engine.
  2. In those with a diesel engine.
  3. In automatic cars with a hybrid engine.
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Correct answer: In those with a diesel engine.

In a diesel passenger car, it is recommended to shift up between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm, within that range, because it delivers its pulling power at lower engine speeds than a gasoline car. With a gasoline engine, you shift a little later.

Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial (DGT, 2026)