Alberta Class 7 Practice

You can improve your fuel efficiency in summer by minimizing your use of air conditioning. Air conditioners used in stop-and-go traffic can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 to 25 per cent. At highway speeds, air conditioning increases fuel consumption by three to four per cent. To stay cool at highway speeds, use your vehicle’s flow through ventilation. When driving in the city, open a window. Extra weight means using extra fuel. Heavy bags of sand and salt in the trunk will help winter driving traction, but should be removed when no longer needed. Trip planning can save you time, money, and fuel. Avoid traffic congested routes. Combine several errands into one longer trip and avoid rush hour traffic when possible.

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Source: Driver's Guide: cars and light trucks, Spring 2026. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Alberta.