Environmental Issues
Fuel economy, emissions, idling, Low Emission Zones and eco-driving.
What this topic covers
Fuel economy, emissions, idling, Low Emission Zones and eco-driving. The full PCV Theory Test app contains 66 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.
Worked examples
Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.
Example 1
Which of the following would be most affected by a vehicle with faulty suspension?
- A. Underground pipes ✓ correct
- B. Road surfaces ✓ correct
- C. Tyre pressures
- D. Road tunnels
- E. Overhead gantries
Explanation: If your suspension is damaged, all the weight of the vehicle is compressing the road and anything located below it. The vibrations travel through the ground and can also damage surrounding buildings.
Example 2
As a professional driver you should
- A. keep to maximum speeds for shorter journeys
- B. plan routes to avoid busy times and congestion ✓ correct
- C. avoid route-planning because of the time it takes
- D. drive at a faster speed through hazardous areas
Explanation: If you plan your journey to avoid busy times you can avoid congestion, and your overall journey time may be reduced.
Example 3
Vehicles have damaged the environment. This has resulted in
- A. air pollution ✓ correct
- B. reduced traffic noise
- C. building deterioration ✓ correct
- D. less road surface damage
- E. using up of natural resources ✓ correct
Explanation: The increased number of vehicles on the roads has damaged the environment. Transport is an essential part of modern life, but we should not ignore its environmental consequences.
Example 4
Fuel consumption could be made worse by continuous use of
- A. air suspension
- B. heated mirrors
- C. air conditioning ✓ correct
- D. electrical retarder
Explanation: Use air conditioning sparingly, running it continuously increases overall fuel consumption by about 15%.
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