TB 20 - Fuel Conservation/Driving Procedures Flashcards
Fuel conservation of at least what percentage is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance and trip planning?
10%
Good driving habits can be developed and should be put into practice by who?
All members
What percent improvement in fuel economy could be achieved through a combination of training, speed control, and rewards for utilizing proper driving habits?
17.4%
Who makes or breaks a fuel conservation program?
Drivers
What are the keys to fuel efficient driving?
Training and positive reinforcement
What technique is the most important factor in fuel conservation?
Proper driving
What percentage of most automobiles get better mileages on the highway at 50 mph than at 65 mph?
18%
The average vehicle on the road today gets its best fuel economy at approximately what mph?
45 mph
Increasing speed from 40 to 70 mph, fuel economy dropped by how much of a percent?
25%
Avoid prolonged idling, if the delay is more than how many minutes, turn off the engine?
1 minute
The recommended time for warming up an engine is how long?
30 seconds to 1 minute
Tests have proven that “jack rabbit” starts and fast “get always” can burn over what percentage more of gasoline than normal acceleration?
50%
Varying speed only 5 mph can reduce economy as much as what percentage?
10%
What is a sure and easy way to improve fuel mileage?
Proper maintenance
For every 2 pounds under recommended tire pressure you lose about what percent in fuel economy?
1%
Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are hot or cold?
Cold
An out of tune engine can drop mileage by a minimum of what percent and will greatly increase the amount of pollution the vehicle condition?
10%
Keeping track of what is an excellent way of monitoring vehicle condition?
Fuel consumption
Avoid as many cold starts as possible, warm oil makes for much better what?
Gas mileage
What is the most important fuel saver?
Driver attitude
Abide by a maximum speed of what mph for non emergency driving?
55 mph
Planning ahead can eliminate what?
Needless driving
Consolidate short trips, avoid as many what as possible?
Cold Starts
Warm oil makes for what?
Much better gas mileage
Using the telephone whenever possible instead of making a trip, a check should be made with who before making trips to a common destination such as what?
Neighboring Station; Supply & Maintenance or Headquarters
