New Driving Theory Test - Environmental Questions
Here are some sample questions from the new driving theory test that comes into effect from September. This test is available for practising from the 23rd of July 2007.
The new driving theory test contains more questions on the environment - the Driving Standards Agency is clearly trying to get new drivers to keep their emissions down - will it work?
Example Questions from the new driving theory test:
Driving at 70 mph uses more fuel than driving at 50 mph by up to
a. 10%
b. 30%
c. 75%
d. 100%
Your vehicle has a catalytic converter. Its purpose is to reduce
a. Exhaust noise
b. Fuel consumption
c. Exhaust emissions
d. Engine noise
How can you, as a driver, help the environment?
a. By reducing your speed
b. By gentle acceleration
c. By using leaded fuel
d. By driving faster
e. By harsh acceleration
f. By servicing your vehicle properly
To help the environment, you can avoid wasting fuel by
a. Having your vehicle properly serviced
b. Making sure your tyres are correctly inflated
c. Not over-revving in the lower gears
d. Driving at higher speeds where possible
e. Keeping an empty rack properly fitted
f. Servicing your vehicle less regularly
Which THREE of the following are most likely to waste fuel?
a. Reducing your speed
b. Carrying unnecessary weight
c. Using the wrong grade of fuel
d. Under-inflated tyres
e. Using different brands of fuel
f. A fitted, empty roof rack
Answers
1 b,
2 c
3 a, b, f
4 a, b, c
5 b, d, f
These were taken from the telegraph website.

August 3rd, 2007 at 2:50 pm
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