Efficient and Safe Driving for all Class Vehicles

Question 1

Preparation and Planning: How can better pre-trip planning be made useful?

Answer 1

• Flatter routes on highway in comparison to
  mountainous terrain and suburban driving can
  increase fuel efficiency
• Knowing/planning your driving route before hand
• Read the driver’s manual for driving spec’s and
  recommendation for the vehicle being driven

Question 2

Dealing with weather: How can you drive better to deal with changing weather conditions?

Answer 2

• Drive a safe distance from traffic when following to
  be
  better equipped to handle sudden traffic changes
• Don’t park vehicle on the side of highway
• Plan route and departure times around scheduled
  daily weather

Question 3

Caring for your vehicle: How can you ensure you don’t run into problems on your trip?

Answer 3

• Make sure tires are inflated to proper specifications
• Perform pre-trip inspection of vehicle
• Perform post trip inspection
• Monitor gauges when driving

Question 4

Starting your vehicle: What are some steps you can take to better ensure the engine is taken better care of?

Answer 4

• Allow vehicle to warm up for 3-5 minutes when
  temperature is cold
• Five to 10 minutes when the temperature is below 0
  degrees Celsius
• Ensure oil and pressures are maintained
• Don’t push throttle when starting on route to allow
  engine to better warm up

Question 5

Smart Driving Practice: What are more efficient ways of driving?

Answer 5

• For 10km/hr driven over 90km/hr increase fuel
  consumption by up to 10%
• When driving up mountains terrain or hill’s decrease
  acceleration and allow momentum and gravity to do
  the work
• Try shifting between 1600 and 1900 RPM to maintain
  better engine performance
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