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When using the accelerator, how can a driver help reduce the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

  1. A driver should accelerate quickly to reach the appropriate speed and then ease off to maintain pace.
  2. A driver should accelerate smoothly only when the vehicle is laden.
  3. Correct answerA driver should accelerate smoothly to reach and maintain the appropriate speed.

Explanation

Try to use the accelerator smoothly and progressively. Driving smoothly can reduce fuel consumption as well as reducing wear and tear on your vehicle. REMEMBER - The driver has the single biggest impact on both fuel consumption and safety.

Read in Chinese

使用油门时,驾驶员如何帮助降低车辆的燃油消耗?

  1. 驾驶员应快速加速以达到适当速度,然后放松油门以保持速度。
  2. 只有在车辆载重时,驾驶员才应平稳加速。
  3. 驾驶员应平稳加速以达到并保持适当速度。

尽量平稳、逐步地使用油门。平稳驾驶可以减少燃油消耗以及车辆的磨损。请记住——驾驶员对燃油消耗和安全的影响最大。

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