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

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

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.

This is an official-style question from the Control of Vehicle topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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