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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Which trip-planning strategy helps save fuel?

Combining several errands into one trip

Driving through rush hour to “get used to traffic”

Making separate trips for each errand

Taking the longest route to avoid highways

2 / 15

How can you improve fuel economy with a manual transmission?

Accelerate hard in every gear

Avoid using the highest gear

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

Stay in lower gears as long as possible

3 / 15

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

Use the heater only without moving the vehicle

Idle the engine for at least 15 minutes

Rev the engine repeatedly while parked

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

4 / 15

What should you always do before fuelling your vehicle?

Turn on the headlights

Turn off the vehicle ignition

Leave the engine running for faster fuelling

Open all the windows

5 / 15

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

About one litre

About one-third of a litre

About one cup

Almost two litres

6 / 15

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

Rev the engine occasionally

Turn on the air conditioning and leave the engine running

Turn off your engine

Keep the engine idling to stay ready to move

7 / 15

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

It always reduces fuel consumption

It only increases fuel use on highways

It has no effect on fuel consumption

It can increase fuel consumption by about 10–25%

8 / 15

How can tire condition affect fuel efficiency and safety?

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

Over-inflated tires always reduce fuel consumption

9 / 15

Why should you stay by the nozzle handle while fuelling?

To be ready to answer phone calls

To reduce the risk from static electricity igniting gasoline vapours

To make fuelling faster

To watch the price display only

10 / 15

What does a vehicle’s EnerGuide label show?

Maximum speed and engine size

Safety ratings and crash test results

Tire pressure recommendations

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

11 / 15

What is one benefit of proper vehicle maintenance?

It eliminates the need to check tire pressure

It makes the vehicle more fuel-efficient and safe

It allows you to ignore warning lights

It only improves the vehicle’s appearance

12 / 15

Which action helps reduce fuel use related to vehicle weight?

Storing tools and heavy items permanently in the trunk

Keeping winter sandbags in the trunk all year

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

Using a roof rack full time

13 / 15

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

Turn it on with a timer about two hours before driving

Turn it on only after you start driving

Leave it on all night

Run it continuously all winter

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How does travelling at higher speeds affect fuel use?

Fuel use stays the same regardless of speed

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

Fuel use decreases as speed increases

Fuel use only increases above 130 km/h

15 / 15

Which driving habit can significantly improve fuel efficiency?

Gradually increasing speed and maintaining a steady speed

Constantly changing speed

Driving at the highest speed possible

Frequently accelerating quickly

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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.