CAFM Vehicle Fuel Management 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under OSHA regulations, what clearance distance is required between a fueling operation and open flames or ignition sources?
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 50 feet (Correct answer)
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 50 feet
OSHA and NFPA 30A require a minimum 50-foot separation between motor fuel dispensing equipment and open flames or ignition sources.
Question 2: Which fuel additive is commonly used in diesel fleet vehicles to prevent fuel gelling in cold climates?
- Fuel stabilizer
- Anti-gel additive (cold flow improver) (Correct answer)
- Octane booster
- Fuel injector cleaner
Correct answer: Anti-gel additive (cold flow improver)
Anti-gel additives lower the cold filter plugging point (CFPP) of diesel fuel, preventing wax crystal formation that blocks fuel filters in cold weather.
Question 3: What is the correct action when a fuel card is reported lost or stolen?
- Wait 48 hours to see if the driver finds it
- Immediately deactivate the card through the card management system (Correct answer)
- Issue a replacement card before deactivating the old one
- Report only after the next billing cycle
Correct answer: Immediately deactivate the card through the card management system
Immediate deactivation through the card management portal stops unauthorized transactions and limits fleet liability from that moment forward.
Question 4: A fleet manager is comparing total cost of ownership (TCO) between CNG and gasoline vehicles. Which cost factor most often favors CNG?
- Lower vehicle purchase price
- Lower fuel cost per equivalent gallon (Correct answer)
- Lower maintenance costs
- Lower insurance premiums
Correct answer: Lower fuel cost per equivalent gallon
CNG typically costs significantly less per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) than retail gasoline, often making fuel savings the primary TCO advantage of CNG fleets.
Question 5: Which reporting frequency is considered best practice for fleet fuel variance analysis to catch anomalies quickly?
- Annually
- Quarterly
- Monthly
- Weekly or real-time (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Weekly or real-time
Weekly or real-time reporting allows fleet managers to identify and investigate fuel anomalies before they accumulate into significant losses.
Question 6: When transitioning a portion of a fleet to propane autogas (LPG), which infrastructure requirement must the fleet manager address first?
- Installing diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) dispensers
- Establishing an LPG fueling point with certified dispensing equipment (Correct answer)
- Upgrading vehicle GPS systems
- Obtaining IRS fuel tax credits
Correct answer: Establishing an LPG fueling point with certified dispensing equipment
LPG fueling requires specialized high-pressure dispensing equipment and certified installation before any propane vehicles can be fueled on-site.
Question 7: A CAFM candidate is asked to reduce fleet fuel spend by 10% without reducing fleet size. Which strategy has the highest potential impact?
- Switching all vehicles to premium fuel
- Implementing driver coaching based on telematics data (Correct answer)
- Increasing fuel card transaction limits
- Reducing preventive maintenance intervals
Correct answer: Implementing driver coaching based on telematics data
Telematics-driven driver coaching targeting idling, speeding, and harsh acceleration consistently delivers 5–15% fuel savings with minimal capital investment.
CAFM Vehicle Fuel Management 5
Under OSHA regulations, what clearance distance is required between a fueling operation and open flames or ignition sources?