Attitudes
With the help of the attached mindset test you can assess your current skills as to economical driving. Reply with either a yes or a no to the questions. You will be assessing yourself.
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I plan the day's driving at home |
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The most important goal is to reach the destination quickly |
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I try to drive without stopping in town |
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I am always in a hurry |
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Other drivers are always in the way |
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A wide tyre is more economical than a narrow tyre |
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It is worth keeping the things on the roof rack |
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I think of economy when I buy a car |
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It is worth driving close to the vehicle in front when you are in a queue |
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I always choose the shortest route |
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I monitor my own car's fuel consumption regularly |
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In town it is worth driving in a high gear |
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The acceleration has to be as slow as possible |
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I take the bus or the train whenever possible |
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I have my car serviced regularly |
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I check the air pressure in the tyres a couple of times a month |
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My car has a catalytic converter |
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I use the block heater only in temperatures below -10 degrees |
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The selection of lanes has an impact on fuel economy |
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I regularly change the oils in my own car |
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The selection of oil has no significance when it comes to economy |
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When on holiday I also think of economical driving |
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I drive economically to my place of work especially |
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I accelerate in first gear to 30 km/h before changing gears |
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Economical driving is important to me |
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