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Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 105 / 150

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Para ahorrar carburante, ¿qué debe hacer?

What should you do to save fuel?

  • ACircular a 90 kilómetros por hora, siempre.Always drive at 90 kilometres per hour.
  • BAdaptar las marchas a las necesidades del vehículo.Adapt the gears to the vehicle's needs.
  • CCircular con marchas cortas.Drive in low gears.
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Correct answer

  • BAdaptar las marchas a las necesidades del vehículo.Adapt the gears to the vehicle's needs.
Explanation

Choosing the right gear is one of the key aspects of eco-driving. Driving in high gears with the engine at low revs means lower fuel consumption. We should use the highest possible gear (4th or 5th) even in town and keep the engine at low revs. In low gears the engine runs at higher revs and uses more fuel.

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