TB 020 - Fuel conservation/Driving Procedures

Question 1

Controlled tests have demonstrated that fuel conservation of at least ___ percent is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance, and trip planning

Answer 1

10

Question 2

Fuel Conservation/Driving Procedures:
Results from the test indicated a ____ percent improvement in fuel economy could be achieved through training, speed control, and rewards for utilizing proper driving habits

Answer 2

17.4

Question 3

Proper ________ technique is the most important factor in fuel conservation

Answer 3

Driving

Question 4

Abide by the maximum speed limit of ___ miles per hour

Answer 4

55

Question 5

The average vehicle on the road today gets its best fuel economy at approximately ___ mph

Answer 5

45

Question 6

The recommended time for warming up an engine is ___ seconds to __ minute.

Answer 6

30
1

Question 7

Maintain a steady speed on the highway, varying speed only 5-mph can reduce economy by as much as ___ percent.

Answer 7

10

Question 8

At emergency incidents, apparatus engines should not be allowed to _____ for prolonged periods of time

Answer 8

Idle

Question 9

For every __ pounds under recommended pressure, you lose about __ percent in fuel economy

Answer 9

2
1

Question 10

An out-of-tune engine can drop mileage by a minimum of ___ percent

Answer 10

10

Question 11

Most important fuel saver of all is drivers ________

Answer 11

Attitude

Question 12

Jack rabbit starts and fast getaways can burn ___ % more of fuel?

Answer 12

50