CPC Environmental Impact

Question 1

What is eco-driving and why is it important for professional HGV drivers?

Accepted Answer

A driving style that reduces fuel consumption, emissions, and vehicle wear through smoother, more efficient driving

Answer

Driving an electric vehicle only

Answer

Driving only in green-painted lanes

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Driving at maximum speed to reduce journey time

Question 2

How does tyre pressure affect fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

Under-inflated tyres increase rolling resistance, increasing fuel consumption by up to 3%

Answer

Tyre pressure has no effect on fuel

Answer

Over-inflated tyres use more fuel

Answer

Only front tyre pressure matters

Question 3

What is the purpose of the UK Clean Air Zones (CAZs)?

Accepted Answer

To reduce air pollution by charging vehicles that do not meet emission standards to enter designated areas

Answer

To ban all vehicles from city centres

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To provide free parking for electric vehicles only

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To increase speed limits in urban areas

Question 4

What is AdBlue and why is it used in modern HGVs?

Accepted Answer

A urea-based solution injected into the exhaust to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions

Answer

A type of windscreen washer fluid

Answer

A fuel additive that increases power

Answer

A coolant for the engine

Question 5

How does excessive engine idling affect the environment?

Accepted Answer

It produces unnecessary emissions, wastes fuel, and contributes to local air pollution

Answer

It has no environmental impact

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It is beneficial as it keeps the engine warm

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It only produces water vapour

Question 6

What is the 'green band' on an HGV rev counter?

Accepted Answer

The most fuel-efficient rev range for normal driving

Answer

The maximum revs for racing

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The danger zone indicating over-revving

Answer

The range used only during vehicle testing