What generally happens if you try to shift into a gear that is too high for your current road speed?

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1. The vehicle speeds up faster than normal to match the new gear
2. The engine may lug, struggling to pull the load, or the gears may grind and refuse to engage
3. The transmission automatically shifts back down without the driver needing to do anything
4. Fuel economy improves immediately regardless of engine strain

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