Safe and Economical Driving

With a cold engine, driving fast immediately after starting:

Question image: With a cold engine, driving fast immediately after starting:
  • A Reduces fuel consumption
  • Increases consumption and accelerates wear
  • C Has no effect on the engine
  • D Warms the engine more efficiently

Why this is the correct answer

You should begin at low speed and increase gradually as the engine warms up; driving fast with a cold engine increases consumption and accelerates wear.

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