1. Why should professional drivers be concerned with saving fuel?

a) saving fuel can improve owner/operator profits (true / false)
b) saving fuel increases dependence on foreign oil (true / false)
c) improving fuel economy decreases pollution (true / false)
d) saving fuel makes drivers more valuable to their companies (true / false)

2. According to the TMC, the very best, professional drivers use about _____% less fuel than some rookies do.

a) 15%
b) 35%
c) 40%
d) 50%

3. To determine the average speed you must maintain to reach your destination on time:

a) divide the number of miles to your destination by the number of hours you can legally drive
b) multiply the number of hours you can legally drive by the maximum speed limit allowed along the route
c) divide the number of hours you can legally drive by the number of miles to your destination

4. Low air inflation pressure:

a) improves fuel efficiency because of less resistance to road obstacles
b) wastes fuel
c) slows the rate of wear on tires
d) improves fuel efficiency because of the lower profile of the truck

5. Which of the following is one of the biggest wasters of fuel?

a) over-inflated tires
b) use of multi-viscosity oil
c) progressive shifting
d) idling

6. With today’s engines, idling is ______ on the engine than starting it or shutting it down.

a) harder
b) easier

7. Idling ________ maintain correct engine temperature.

a) does
b) does not

8. Idling dumps oil into the exhaust manifold to produce energy more efficiently and improve mileage.

a) true
b) false

9. Which of the following driving techniques can help save fuel?

a) progressive shifting (true / false)
b) fast braking (true / false)
c) using cruise control (true / false)
e) coasting on exit ramps (true / false)
f) checking computer display (true / false)
g) maintaining high average speed (true / false)

10. Time management is a critical factor in improving fuel efficiency. A good time management technique (or techniques) to use on the road is (are):

a) get to truckstops early
b) avoid rush hour traffic
c) turn in early, leave early
d) all of the above

11. According to the simulator exercise, trying to maintain higher speeds can be more difficult, but saves fuel.

a) true
b) false

12. Which of the following are Jim Booth’s recommendations to improve fuel economy and become one of America’s best?

a) plan ahead yes / no
b) keep tires at the proper inflation pressure yes / no
c) reduce idling yes / no
d) master progressive shifting yes / no
e) drive at a safe, sensible speed yes / no
f) don’t waste time yes / no

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