Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What effect will a roof rack have when it's fitted to your car?

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Your car will use less fuel

Your car will handle better

Your car will be able to go faster

Your car will use more fuel

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Your car will use more fuelThis was the right answer

Even an empty roof rack will create extra wind resistance and this in turn will increase the vehicle's fuel consumption; for this reason, remove a roof rack when it's not needed.

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Rule 89Highway Code rule · Correct tyre pressure, servicing, anticipation and removal of an unused roof rack can reduce fuel use without overriding safety.Rule 123Highway Code rule · Correct tyre pressure, servicing, anticipation and removal of an unused roof rack can reduce fuel use without overriding safety.

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