According to eco-driving, when is it worth switching off the engine when you stop?
- A)Never
- B)When stopping for more than one minute
- C)Only when stopping for more than 10 minutes
Show the correct answer
B) When stopping for more than one minute
When stopping for more than about one minute, switching off the engine saves more fuel than is used starting it again.
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