Revision question · Safety and your vehicle

What can you do to reduce environmental damage caused by your vehicle?

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Avoid using the cruise control

Use the air conditioning whenever you drive

Use the gears to slow the vehicle

Avoid making a lot of short journeys

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Avoid making a lot of short journeysThis was the right answer

Avoid using your car for short journeys. On a short journey, the engine is unlikely to warm up fully and will therefore be running less efficiently. This will result in the car using more fuel and emitting higher levels of harmful emissions.

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Driving efficientlyReviewed guidance summary · Walk or cycle short trips when possible; repeated cold-engine trips waste fuel.

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