Questions
1) You can help to reduce the impact of road transport on the environment by 2 answers required A - avoiding high gears B - reducing rest periods C - braking in good time D - increasing your overall speed E - avoiding over-acceleration
2) Which of the following would be most affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension? 2 answers required A - Underground pipes B - Road surfaces C - Tyre pressures D - Road tunnels E - Overhead gantries
3) How could you save fuel when driving? 3 answers required A - By reducing overall speed B - By braking as late as you can C - By planning routes to avoid congestion D - By having properly inflated tyres E - By extending vehicles' service times
4) In a diesel engine which of the following fuels would most improve vehicle emissions? A - High sulphur diesel B - Red diesel C - Low sulphur diesel D - Blue diesel
5) Which of these can help to maximise fuel economy? A - Cruise control B - Air suspension C - Re-grooved tyres D - Diff-lock
6) You are following a lorry with a leaking fuel tank. What should you be especially aware of? A - The road may be very slippery B - The fuel may splash your vehicle C - Your brake linings will become slippery D - Your spray reducers will not be effective
7) Why have 'red routes' been introduced in major cities? A - To raise the speed limits B - To help the traffic flow C - To provide better parking D - To allow lorries to load more freely
8) Which three of the following could cause unnecessary pollution to the environment? 3 answers required A - Excessive exhaust fumes B - Regular servicing C - Vehicles driven poorly D - Poorly maintained vehicles E - High level exhaust systems
9) Some ancillary equipment can increase fuel consumption. Which will cause the greatest increase? A - Air suspension B - Air brakes C - Air bags D - Air conditioning
10) Fuel consumption could be made worse by continuous use of A - air suspension B - heated mirrors C - air conditioning D - electrical retarder
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