From the perspective of efficient driving, what is the proper way to use the first gear?

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First gear has the most power but also causes the highest fuel consumption. In efficient driving, its function is limited almost exclusively to overcoming the vehicle's inertia to set it in motion. The technical recommendation is to shift to second gear as soon as possible: approximately 2 seconds after starting or after traveling about 6 meters. Holding it until 30 km/h or revving the engine in this gear generates unnecessary fuel waste and noise.

From the perspective of efficient driving, what is the proper way to use the first gear?

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