when does one use the overdrive option when driving car?

Answer 1

if you go over a certain mph. I think you use it when you go over 50 mph.

Answer 2

Overdrive is basically an added gear so you should use it when you get up to cruising speed. It allows the engine to run at a lower RPM thus saving you gas.

Answer 3

I think you use the over drive option when you are on a freeway and on a constant high speed, that is how you will save gas, specially when you don't need to step on brakes constantly.

Answer 4

If you have an automatic it isn't so much when to use it as when not to use it. You should not use it when pulling a trailer. You should not use it when going down a hill if you have to brake excessively. You should not use it when going up hill if it is shifting excessively.

Answer 5

Any time you are in the top gear. It is usually not good on hills or when towing a trailer.

Answer 6

u should leave it in ovdrve casue most cars will auoto matilcally give you the best gear...unless you drive like i do...then u need to shift!

Answer 7

Accelerating uphill or maybe passing another vehicle.

Answer 8

i never use overdrive.