Driver's Ed Chapter 18

To conserve fuel and extend the life of your vehicle, you should

• drive so you keep the engine cold.

• plan ahead and combine short trips into one slightly longer one.

• always take only short trips.

• make accurate use of road maps.

Each time you fill your gas tank, make a routine check of

• all fluid levels.

• tires, coolant, and windshield wiper fluid.

• oil and air filters.

• the electrical system.

When selecting a route, you should keep in mind that

• reducing hazards is more important than saving time.

• increasing hazards saves time.

• saving time is more important than reducing hazards.

• reducing hazards saves time.

Air conditioners in older vehicles use CFC-12, or Freon, which

• can damage the ozone layer if not contained and disposed of properly.

• is harmless.

• is no more hazardous than modern refrigerants.

• can safely be poured down the drain.

The legend on a map indicates

• how to refold the map.

• interesting local facts.

• the history of the local area.

• the meaning of symbols and markings.

The index for most road maps helps you to locate cities and towns by

• longitude and latitude.

• letters and numbers.

• colored areas.

• colored lines.

You can determine the distance between towns on a map by using the

• index of towns and cities.

• numbers and letters on the map edges.

• mileage chart.

• legend.

Mileage markers on a road map indicate

• the type of road.

• distances between cities, towns, and points of interest.

• major road numbers.

• elevation above sea level.

You can get assistance as you prepare for long-distance travel from

• watching travel shows on TV.

• an auto or travel club.

• local police officers.

• the state driver's license office.

For long-distance travel, you should plan to take a break every how many hours?

• 6 hours

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 2 hours