Smart Driver Test (Brantford) – OTDS.com | Ontario Truck Driving School

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1. Why do “Jack Rabbit” starts reduce fuel efficiency?

Getting up to speed quickly requires more fuel.

The driver does not shift as often to get up to speed.

The speed limiter is prematurely engaged.

Wasteful tire spinning is often caused by quick starts.

2. What’s the best strategy for reducing idling time?

Shut your engine off when you stop for any length of time.

Reduce the number of stops you make.

Idle only on days when the temperature is lower than zero degrees Celsius.

Idle only when your engine is cold.

3. When travelling at 90 km/hr or more, fuel consumption increases by what percentage for every increase of 10 km/hr?

10%

25%

4. Progressive shifting achieves greater fuel efficiency by:

Reducing vehicle speed.

Skipping gears whenever possible.

Reducing the RPM point at which shifts are made.

Avoiding use of the clutch.

5. Does hard braking reduce fuel efficiency?

No. It promotes fuel efficiency by quickly reducing engine speed.

Yes. It reduces fuel efficiency by wasting momentum.

6. The gap between the most fuel-efficient and least fuel-efficient drivers can be up to…

15%

25%

35%

45%

7. Can two people driving the same truck get different fuel efficiency?

Yes

8. Which of the following is a benefit of fuel-efficient driving for the environment?

Longer vehicle life.

Lower vehicle emissions

Reduced stress.

Reduced fuel costs.

9. Why does a well-configured flatbed load improve fuel-efficiency?

It distributes weight more evenly.

It makes drag work for you, not against you.

It improves the aerodynamics of the load.

10. What is the key to increasing fuel efficiency when hauling open loads?

Organize the load to minimize aerodynamic resistance.

Put the heaviest item closest to the cab.

Tie the load down as securely as possible.

Leave gaps between items to allow air to flow freely.

11. When starting an engine, which of these is the correct procedure.

Crank for up to 2 minutes, rev the engine to warm it, and pull out after 10-15 minutes.

Pump the throttle while you crank the engine, then idle at 900 RPM until oil pressure drops.

Start at zero throttle, crank for no more than 30 seconds, and avoid revving the engine.

Crank until the engine starts and pull out immediately.

12. During cold weather rest stops, is the use of Auto Start/Stop a good way to reduce idling time?

Yes

13. Why does having 18 gears promote better fuel efficiency than having only 9 gears?

You can gear up to fuel-efficient highway speeds more quickly.

More gears mean that you can keep RPMs lower, which results in less fuel burned.

You can use your gears more effectively to slow down without having to use the brake.

It doesn’t. 9 gears are more fuel-efficient than 18.

14. Which of the following statements best describes a truck’s “sweet spot”?

The RPM range at which the engine produces the least noise.

The maximum engine speed you should attain before up-shifting.

The exact moment at which you should up- or down-shift.

The engine speed at which peak efficiency is achieved.

15. If you have to run your air conditioning unit, is it more fuel efficient to use the recirculate feature?

Yes

16. How would you expect a 10km/hr headwind to affect your fuel consumption at highway speeds?

It would decrease fuel consumption by about 5%

It would increase fuel consumption by about 10%

It would increase fuel consumption by about 30%

Headwinds have no effect on fuel consumption.

17. What is the main effect of rain on truck momentum?

There is no effect.

It increases aerodynamic drag.

It decreases motive force.

It increases rolling resistance.

18. On snow-covered roads, is keeping to your usual good-weather speeds a good way to maintain fuel efficiency?

Yes

19. To overcome the effects of cold weather on engine oil, transmission fluid and axle lubricants…

Use torches, heaters and ether to warm truck fluids and assist starting.

Start out slowly and operate at reduced speed for the first several kilometers.

Use throttle pumping and revving to get the engine warmed up more quickly.

Dilute all fluids and lubricants during cold weather to reduce their viscosity.

20. As all new trucks are pretty much alike, there is no real reason to consult the Operator’s Manual for guidance on how to get the most out of a particular truck.

True

False