Chapter 7-3: Fuel efficiency and helping our environment

The Alberta driver’s knowledge test includes a section on fuel efficiency and environmental responsibility.

Alberta Driving Test - Chapter 7-3: Fuel efficiency and helping our environment

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What is the recommended way to warm your vehicle in winter?

Rev the engine repeatedly while parked

Idle the engine for at least 15 minutes

Drive the vehicle; driving warms tires, steering, and moving parts

Use the heater only without moving the vehicle

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Which action helps reduce fuel use related to vehicle weight?

Keeping winter sandbags in the trunk all year

Using a roof rack full time

Storing tools and heavy items permanently in the trunk

Removing heavy sand and salt bags when they are no longer needed

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How can you improve fuel economy with a manual transmission?

Accelerate hard in every gear

Avoid using the highest gear

Stay in lower gears as long as possible

Shift through lower gears smoothly and quickly, then build speed in higher gears

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What should you do if you are parked for more than 10 seconds?

Keep the engine idling to stay ready to move

Turn on the air conditioning and leave the engine running

Rev the engine occasionally

Turn off your engine

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Which trip-planning strategy helps save fuel?

Driving through rush hour to “get used to traffic”

Taking the longest route to avoid highways

Making separate trips for each errand

Combining several errands into one trip

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How should a block heater be used to be most efficient?

Run it continuously all winter

Leave it on all night

Turn it on only after you start driving

Turn it on with a timer about two hours before driving

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Which driving habit can significantly improve fuel efficiency?

Frequently accelerating quickly

Gradually increasing speed and maintaining a steady speed

Driving at the highest speed possible

Constantly changing speed

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What is one benefit of proper vehicle maintenance?

It allows you to ignore warning lights

It eliminates the need to check tire pressure

It makes the vehicle more fuel-efficient and safe

It only improves the vehicle’s appearance

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How can tire condition affect fuel efficiency and safety?

Over-inflated tires always reduce fuel consumption

New tires always decrease fuel efficiency

Under-inflated tires increase fuel use, wear faster, and reduce traction

Tire pressure has no effect on fuel consumption

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How does travelling at higher speeds affect fuel use?

Fuel use only increases above 130 km/h

Fuel use stays the same regardless of speed

Fuel use decreases as speed increases

Every 10 km/h above 90 km/h burns about 10% more fuel

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How does air conditioning affect fuel consumption in stop-and-go city traffic?

It can increase fuel consumption by about 10–25%

It has no effect on fuel consumption

It only increases fuel use on highways

It always reduces fuel consumption

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How much fuel does the average vehicle use during 10 minutes of idling?

About one cup

About one-third of a litre

About one litre

Almost two litres

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What should you always do before fuelling your vehicle?

Open all the windows

Leave the engine running for faster fuelling

Turn off the vehicle ignition

Turn on the headlights

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Why should you stay by the nozzle handle while fuelling?

To make fuelling faster

To watch the price display only

To be ready to answer phone calls

To reduce the risk from static electricity igniting gasoline vapours

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What does a vehicle’s EnerGuide label show?

Tire pressure recommendations

Safety ratings and crash test results

Maximum speed and engine size

Fuel usage in litres per 100 km and estimated annual fuel cost

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This section teaches drivers how small actions can significantly impact fuel consumption and reduce emissions. Topics covered include maintaining proper tire pressure, avoiding unnecessary idling, and driving smoothly to minimize fuel use. The test also highlights the importance of regular vehicle maintenance and choosing environmentally friendly practices, such as carpooling or using public transit when possible. Understanding these principles helps drivers save money, extend their vehicles’ lifecycles, and contribute to a cleaner environment, making responsible driving habits a key part of Alberta’s road safety education.