TB 20 Fuel Conservation/ Driving Procedures

Question 1

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

Answer 1

10 percent

Question 2

Results from the test indicated a ____ improvement in fuel economy could be achieved through a combination of ______.

Answer 2

17.4 percent / training, speed control, and rewards for utilizing proper driving habits

Question 3

Abide by the maximum speed limit of ___ per hour.

Answer 3

55 miles

Question 4

Most automobiles get about ____ better mileages on the highway at ____ per hour (mph) than at 65 mph.

Answer 4

18 percent / 50 miles

Question 5

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

Answer 5

45 mph.

Question 6

In tests conducted at a Nevada test site, it was found that by increasing speed from ____, fuel economy dropped by 25 percent.

Answer 6

40 to 70 mph

Question 7

Avoid prolonged idling. If the delay is more than one minute, turn off the engine. The recommended time for warming up an engine is ______.

Answer 7

30 seconds to one minute

Question 8

Test have proven that “Jack Rabbit” starts and fast “get aways” can burn over ____ more gasoline than normal acceleration.

Answer 8

50 percent

Question 9

Maintain a steady speed on the highway, varying speed only ___ can reduce economy by as much as 10 percent.

Answer 9

5-mph

Question 10

For every ____ under recommended pressure, you lose about ____ in fuel economy.

Answer 10

two pounds / one percent

Question 11

An out-of-tune engine can drop mileage by a minimum of ____, and will greatly increase the amount of pollution the vehicle produces.

Answer 11

10 percent

Question 12

The most important fuel saver of all is ___.

Answer 12

driver attitude