Revision question · Safety and your vehicle

How can you avoid wasting fuel?

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By having your vehicle serviced regularly

By revving the engine in the lower gears

By keeping an empty roof rack on your vehicle

By driving at higher speeds where possible

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By having your vehicle serviced regularlyThis was the right answer

If you don't have your vehicle serviced regularly, the engine will gradually become less efficient. This will cause increased fuel consumption and, in turn, an increase in the amount of harmful emissions it produces.

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Driving efficientlyReviewed guidance summary · Service the vehicle to retain efficiency and roadworthiness, rather than expecting a service to alter insurance or tax.Rule 89Highway Code rule · Service the vehicle to retain efficiency and roadworthiness, rather than expecting a service to alter insurance or tax.

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