Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 15 / 150
Al circular con una marcha más larga pero a la misma velocidad, ¿qué se consigue?
What do you achieve by driving in a higher gear at the same speed?
- AQue el motor vaya más revolucionado.The engine runs at higher revs.
- BQue el motor vaya menos revolucionado pero que consuma mucho más carburante.The engine runs at lower revs but uses much more fuel.
- CQue el motor vaya menos revolucionado y que el consumo se reduzca.The engine runs at lower revs and fuel consumption goes down.
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Correct answer
- CQue el motor vaya menos revolucionado y que el consumo se reduzca.The engine runs at lower revs and fuel consumption goes down.
Explanation
When you drive in a higher gear at the same speed, the engine turns at fewer revolutions per minute (lower revs). This means it uses less fuel and the vehicle is more efficient, as long as the gear chosen is suitable for keeping the speed without straining the engine.
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