Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 130 / 150

Si el motor de nuestro vehículo es de gasolina, ¿deberemos efectuar el cambio de marcha cuando alcance las 2000-2500 revoluciones por minuto?

If our vehicle has a petrol engine, should we change gear when it reaches 2,000–2,500 revolutions per minute?

  • ANo, lo haremos mucho más tarde.No, we will do it much later.
  • BNo, lo haremos entre las 1500 y 2000 rpm.No, we will do it between 1,500 and 2,000 rpm.
  • CSí.Yes.
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Correct answer

  • CSí.Yes.
Explanation

With a petrol engine we change gear between 2,000 and 2,500 revolutions per minute. With a diesel engine, we do it between 1,500 and 2,000.

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