Training Bulletin 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 percent

Question 2

____________ and ______________ are the keys to fuel-efficient driving.

Answer 2

Training and positive reinforcement

Question 3

Abide by the maximum speed limit of ___ miles per hour.

Answer 3

55 mph

Question 4

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

Answer 4

45 mph

Question 5

In tests conducted at a Nevada test site, it was found that by increasing speed from 40 to 70 mph, fuel economy dropped by ___ percent.

Answer 5

25%

Question 6

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

Answer 6

1 min.

30 seconds to 1 minute

Question 7

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

Answer 7

50%

Question 8

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

Answer 8

10%

Question 9

Tire pressure, For every two pounds under recommended pressure, you lose about ___ percent in fuel economy.

Answer 9

1%

Question 10

Tire pressure should be checked when the tires are _____.

Answer 10

Cold

Question 11

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

Answer 11

10%