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Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 85 / 150

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Para ahorrar carburante debo...

To save fuel, I must...

  • ACircular más cerca del vehículo que va delante para disminuir la resistencia del aire.Drive closer to the vehicle in front to reduce air resistance.
  • BConducir con suavidad, sin frenazos ni acelerones.Drive smoothly, without harsh braking or sudden acceleration.
  • CMantener la velocidad lo más elevada y constante posible.Keep my speed as high and constant as possible.
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Correct answer

  • BConducir con suavidad, sin frenazos ni acelerones.Drive smoothly, without harsh braking or sudden acceleration.
Explanation

Eco-driving is based on driving smoothly, anticipating to avoid harsh braking and sudden acceleration, and using high gears. Driving close behind the vehicle in front is dangerous, and driving at high speeds makes fuel consumption shoot up because air resistance increases a lot.

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