Chapter4-fuel-efficient driving

Chapter 4: fuel-efficient driving

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1. Which one of the following does NOT maximize fuel economy?

Good tire pressure

Steady speeds

Ample space margins

Over use of the brake pedal

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2. Why is it important for a driver to keep their seat properly adjusted?

To make the vehicle look more stylish.

To allow easy access to controls, visibility, and comfort.

To increase the vehicle's interior temperature.

To improve the vehicle's sound system.

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3. Why is avoiding quick or sudden stops and starts important?

To improve the vehicle’s suspension

To reduce tire wear only

To increase engine temperature

For fuel efficiency and smart driving

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4. Fuel-efficient driving techniques can improve fuel economy by up to ....... percent

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5. What is recommended when starting the engine and beginning to drive?

Accelerating rapidly to reach optimal speed quickly

Accelerating slowly and keeping the engine speed low

Keeping the engine speed (rpm) high for the first few kilometers

Skipping the warm-up period to save time

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6. What is the benefit of driving at a steady speed on streets with timed traffic lights?

To increase engine temperature.

To impress other drivers with speed.

To avoid stopping and starting, saving fuel.

To increase average speed.

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7. Driving on snow covered roads can increase fuel consumption by:

5-10%

20-25%

10-15%

15-20%

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8. What is the recommended following distance for large heavy vehicles at highway speeds?

Five seconds.

Two seconds.

Ten seconds.

Three seconds.

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9. What should a driver do to adjust their driving in poor lighting conditions?

Reduce their speed.

Turn on hazard lights to alert other drivers.

Increase their speed to get to their destination faster.

Turn off headlights to conserve energy.

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10. Why is it important to shift gears before reaching the maximum governed rpm?

To reduce engine wear, noise, and save fuel

To maximize tire grip

To increase engine temperature

To improve the vehicle’s aerodynamics

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11. How does cruise control contribute to fuel efficiency?

By disabling the engine retarder

By maintaining a consistent speed in appropriate locations

By allowing for rapid acceleration

By increasing average speed

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12. What happens if you fail to use the clutch when shifting gears?

Reduced engine noise

Increased fuel efficiency

Improved acceleration

Wear down the teeth on the gears in the transmission

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13. What should you do when going over the top of a hill?

Engage the parking brake

Increase speed to descend faster

Back off the throttle and select a lower gear

Maintain the same speed

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14. How can a driver save fuel when approaching a red light that has been red for a while?

Accelerate to reach the light quickly.

Gradually slow down, avoiding a complete stop if possible.

Turn the engine off while waiting.

Change lanes to pass the intersection.

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15. What is the main reason for turning off the engine when stopped for an extended period?

To reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

To enhance radio reception.

To increase engine temperature.

To improve tire pressure.

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16. What is the benefit of frequently checking mirrors and blind spots?

To reduce sudden stops, lane changes, and save fuel.

To increase the vehicle's speed.

To listen to the radio more clearly.

To impress other drivers.

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17. Which one of the following does NOT maximize fuel economy?

Steady speeds

Over use of the brake pedal

Ample space margins

Good tire pressure

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18. What does “see” refer to in the “see-think-do” method?

Observing the vehicle’s fuel gauge

Scanning for hazards and anticipating them

Checking the vehicle’s mirrors

Adjusting the vehicle’s settings

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19. Which of the following is mentioned as a smart driving practice for fuel efficiency?

Driving at extremely high speeds

Anticipating road hazards

Sudden braking

Rapid acceleration

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