Environment, eco-driving, noise, LSVA (basics)
Drivers must avoid unnecessary noise and smoke, switch off the engine even during short stops and observe exhaust maintenance; an anticipatory, low-rev driving style saves fuel. Heavy vehicles over 3.5 t are subject to the heavy vehicle charge (LSVA), which is based on the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight, the kilometres driven and the emission category.
- 11 questions in this topic
- Topic 16 of 16 in the course: Bus & Coach – supplementary theory cat. D and D1
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From the key facts
- VRV Art. 33: no avoidable noise – among other things, no unnecessary running of the engine, no high idling speeds, no excessively fast acceleration, no careless loading and unloading.
- VRV Art. 34: no avoidable smoke; switch off the engine even during shorter stops if this does not delay driving off.
All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Sample questions from this topic
3 of 11 questions free to try. All questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.
Question 1: Which behaviour does the VRV expressly prohibit as avoidable noise?
- Unnecessarily warming up and running the engine while the vehicle is stationary
- Letting the vehicle roll up to a traffic light
- Driving in the highest possible gear
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Correct answer: Unnecessarily warming up and running the engine while the vehicle is stationary
VRV Art. 33 let. a names unnecessarily warming up and running the engine of stationary vehicles as prohibited avoidable noise. Driving in high gears and rolling with anticipation, on the other hand, reduce noise and consumption.
Legal reference: VRV Art. 33
Question 2: Marco is waiting a few minutes at the loading ramp until he can unload. What applies to the engine?
- It only has to be switched off for waiting times over 30 minutes.
- It must be switched off if this does not delay driving off.
- It may run so that the cab stays warm.
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Correct answer: It must be switched off if this does not delay driving off.
Under VRV Art. 34 para. 2, the engine must be switched off even during shorter stops if this does not delay driving off. Comfort reasons do not justify idling (VRV Art. 33 let. a); the rule knows no minimum waiting time.
Legal reference: VRV Art. 34 para. 2; VRV Art. 33
Question 3: What does the VRV say about smoke from the exhaust?
- Smoke only has to be avoided in built-up areas.
- Motor vehicles must be maintained and used so that they do not produce avoidable smoke.
- Smoke is unavoidable with diesel vehicles and is therefore allowed.
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Correct answer: Motor vehicles must be maintained and used so that they do not produce avoidable smoke.
VRV Art. 34 para. 1 requires motor vehicles to be maintained and used so that they do not produce avoidable smoke. The obligation applies everywhere and also to diesel vehicles; heavy smoke indicates defects or the wrong driving style.
Legal reference: VRV Art. 34 para. 1
Legal references for this topic
The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:
- VRV Art. 12, 33, 34, 59a, 59b, 59c
- SVAV Art. 2, 3
- SVAG Art. 4