You are driving a motor vehicle with a manual gearbox. What style of driving results in higher fuel consumption within a built-up area?

The combination of accelerating heavily and driving at high engine speed indeed results in higher fuel consumption. When you accelerate aggressively, the engine needs to use more power, which directly increases fuel usage. Similarly, driving at high engine speeds (such as high RPMs) also consumes more fuel because the engine works harder, leading to a less efficient fuel-air mix.

Driving in a high gear, on the other hand, is typically more fuel-efficient as it allows the engine to operate at lower RPMs, reducing fuel consumption. Therefore, it is essential to avoid the first two practices within built-up areas to conserve fuel and promote safer driving.

In Germany, adhering to efficient driving practices is not only beneficial for fuel savings but also environmentally responsible and aligns with traffic safety regulations.