Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 60 / 150
El consumo de combustible es menor si se conduce en marchas...
Fuel consumption is lower if you drive in...
- Alargas y a altas revoluciones.high gears at high revs.
- Bcortas y a altas revoluciones.low gears at high revs.
- Clargas y a bajas revoluciones.high gears at low revs.
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- Clargas y a bajas revoluciones.high gears at low revs.
A vehicle's fuel consumption is lowest when high gears are used and the engine is kept at low revs. This is because an engine running at high revs uses more fuel. According to the General Traffic Regulations, low consumption is associated with efficient use of the engine, which is achieved by keeping suitable revs (especially on long journeys). That is why the correct option is high gears at low revs.
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