Malta Test Drive 9

To reduce the volume of cars on the roads you could:

• Walk or cycle on short journeys

• Share a car when possible

• Use public transport more often

• Use a car with a smaller engine

• Travel by car at all times

A roof rack that is fitted to your car will:

• Make your car go faster

• Improve the road handling

• Reduce fuel consumption

• Increase fuel consumption

When a roof rack is not in use it should be removed. Why?

• It will affect your braking

• It is illegal

• It will affect the suspension

• It will waste fuel

A properly serviced car will give:

• You a refund on your road tax

• Lower insurance premiums

• Cleaner exhaust emissions

• Better fuel economy

If you cannot see clearly behind when reversing what should you do?

• Look in the nearside mirror

• Open the door and look behind

• Open your window to look behind

• Ask someone to guide you

Care should be taken when refueling with diesel because when spilt it is:

• Clear

• Odourless

• Sticky

• Slippery

The filler cap on your diesel fuel tank is loose. This will:

• Cause diesel to spill and make roads slippery for others road users

• Waste fuel and money

• Increase the level of exhaust emissions

• Improve your vehicle's fuel consumption

Which THREE of the following are most likely to increase fuel consumption?

• A fitted empty roof rack

• Using different brands of fuel

• Under-inflated tyres

• Using the wrong grade of fuel

• Carrying unnecessary weight

You are testing the suspension of your car. You notice that your vehicle keeps bouncing when you press down on the front wing. What does this mean?

• Steering wheel not located centrally

• Tyres under-inflated

• Worn tyres

• Worn shock absorbers

Why do VRT tests include an exhaust emission test?

• To make sure diesel and petrol engines emit the same fumes

• To help protect the environment against pollution

• To discover which fuel supplier is used the most

• To recover the cost of expensive garage equipment