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What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?

  1. A.Use maximum acceleration between gear changes.
  2. B.Drive gently in a low gear.
  3. C.Use gentle acceleration and braking.
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Correct answer: C. Use gentle acceleration and braking.

Driving smoothly will help reduce fuel consumption. Read the road ahead and adjust speed in good time, and avoid harsh acceleration and late braking.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving 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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