Ch. 4 · Pre-Drive Conduct

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a practice for eco-driving?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

A.Practice gentle acceleration
B.Drive with minimal acceleration changes
C.Stop idling when stopped or parked
D.Change engine oil frequently✓

Answer: D: Change engine oil frequently

Explanation

Section "3. Prevention of Traffic Pollution and Global Warming, etc. (3)" lists eco-driving practices as: "gentle acceleration, driving with minimal acceleration changes, and stopping idling when stopped or parked." Changing engine oil is not mentioned in the text.

Driving school curriculumStage 2 – Topic 5: Human capability and driving

Hikari

Changing oil is good maintenance, so that's eco-driving too, right?

Misaki

Actually, the text doesn't mention oil changes. Eco-driving focuses on gentle acceleration, steady speeds, and no idling when stopped.

Hikari

So it's more about *how* you drive than maintenance?

Misaki

Precisely. Smooth, consistent driving saves fuel and cuts emissions—that's the core of eco-driving.

Source: Ch. 4 Pre-Drive Conduct · Section (第５節安全運転に必要な知識など) · ３交通公害、地球温暖化の防止など (３) - やさしい発進、加速度の少ない運転、駐停車時のアイドリングストップなどの環境負荷の軽減に配慮した自動車の使用（エコドライブ）に努めましよう。

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