TB 20 - Fuel Conservation/Driving Procedures

Question 1

Fuel conservation of at least what percentage is possible through proper vehicle operation, use, maintenance and trip planning?

Answer 1

10%

Question 2

Good driving habits can be developed and should be put into practice by who?

Answer 2

All members

Question 3

What percent improvement in fuel economy could be achieved through a combination of training, speed control, and rewards for utilizing proper driving habits?

Answer 3

17.4%

Question 4

Who makes or breaks a fuel conservation program?

Answer 4

Drivers

Question 5

What are the keys to fuel efficient driving?

Answer 5

Training and positive reinforcement

Question 6

What technique is the most important factor in fuel conservation?

Answer 6

Proper driving

Question 7

What percentage of most automobiles get better mileages on the highway at 50 mph than at 65 mph?

Answer 7

18%

Question 8

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

Answer 8

45 mph

Question 9

Increasing speed from 40 to 70 mph, fuel economy dropped by how much of a percent?

Answer 9

25%

Question 10

Avoid prolonged idling, if the delay is more than how many minutes, turn off the engine?

Answer 10

1 minute

Question 11

The recommended time for warming up an engine is how long?

Answer 11

30 seconds to 1 minute

Question 12

Tests have proven that “jack rabbit” starts and fast “get always” can burn over what percentage more of gasoline than normal acceleration?

Answer 12

50%

Question 13

Varying speed only 5 mph can reduce economy as much as what percentage?

Answer 13

10%

Question 14

What is a sure and easy way to improve fuel mileage?

Answer 14

Proper maintenance

Question 15

For every 2 pounds under recommended tire pressure you lose about what percent in fuel economy?

Answer 15

1%

Question 16

Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are hot or cold?

Answer 16

Cold

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

10%

Question 18

Keeping track of what is an excellent way of monitoring vehicle condition?

Answer 18

Fuel consumption

Question 19

Avoid as many cold starts as possible, warm oil makes for much better what?

Answer 19

Gas mileage

Question 20

What is the most important fuel saver?

Answer 20

Driver attitude

Question 21

Abide by a maximum speed of what mph for non emergency driving?

Answer 21

55 mph

Question 22

Planning ahead can eliminate what?

Answer 22

Needless driving

Question 23

Consolidate short trips, avoid as many what as possible?

Answer 23

Cold Starts

Question 24

Warm oil makes for what?

Answer 24

Much better gas mileage

Question 25

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?

Answer 25

Neighboring Station; Supply & Maintenance or Headquarters