How can drivers help the environment?
- A By accelerating harshly
- B By accelerating gently
- C By using leaded fuel
- D By driving faster
Why this is the answer
Rapid acceleration and heavy braking lead to increased • fuel consumption • wear on your vehicle. Having your vehicle serviced regularly will maintain its efficiency, produce cleaner emissions and reduce the risk of a breakdown.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- By accelerating harshly — Harsh acceleration burns the most fuel and produces the most emissions.
- C
- By using leaded fuel — Leaded petrol was withdrawn precisely because of the harm it did.
- D
- By driving faster — Higher speeds mean more fuel and more emissions.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 17
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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