Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 103 / 150

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Si nos encontramos un atasco durante la noche, ¿qué deberemos hacer para ahorrar combustible?

If we are in a traffic jam at night, what must we do to save fuel?

  • APoner el freno de mano y apagar las luces.Apply the handbrake and switch off the lights.
  • BDejar encendidas las luces de posición y apagar el motor.Leave the sidelights on and switch off the engine.
  • CApagar el motor y las luces de posición.Switch off the engine and the sidelights.
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Correct answer

  • BDejar encendidas las luces de posición y apagar el motor.Leave the sidelights on and switch off the engine.
Explanation

When the vehicle is stationary at night because of traffic, we must keep the sidelights on and, to save fuel, switch off the engine.

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