Question 5108
What must you do to save fuel and drive safely?
- Drive close behind the vehicle in front to reduce air resistance.
- Drive smoothly, without hard braking or sudden acceleration.
- Keep your speed as high and constant as possible.
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Correct answer: Drive smoothly, without hard braking or sudden acceleration.
Driving smoothly, without hard braking or acceleration, saves fuel and is safer because it gives you time to react. Following too closely leaves you no time to brake; always keep a safe following distance. High speeds make fuel consumption soar because air resistance increases with the square of speed.