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Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 18 / 150

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¿Es posible ahorrar combustible evitando cambios de marcha innecesarios?

Is it possible to save fuel by avoiding unnecessary gear changes?

  • ASí.Yes.
  • BNo, en ningún caso.No, never.
  • CDepende de si el vehículo tiene motor diésel o de gasolina.It depends on whether the vehicle has a diesel or a petrol engine.
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Correct answer

  • ASí.Yes.
Explanation

Eco-driving saves fuel: driving in high gears and avoiding unnecessary changes keeps the engine at low revs and reduces fuel consumption and emissions.

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