What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?
- A Poor steering control
- B Accelerating around bends
- C Staying in high gears
- D Harsh braking and accelerating
Why this is the answer
Accelerating and braking gently and smoothly will help to save fuel and reduce wear on your vehicle. This makes it better for the environment too.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Poor steering control — Poor steering is a safety matter rather than a fuel one.
- B
- Accelerating around bends — Not ideal, but it is the harshness that costs fuel, not the bend.
- C
- Staying in high gears — A high gear at a steady speed is the efficient choice.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 17
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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