Spring Quiz

1. Emissions from passenger cars and trucks create more than 25% of the air pollution that causes smog and health problems.

Answer: True. By making sure that your car is properly maintained and choosing to bicycle and walk, you're helping improve air quality in your community and you're reducing traffic congestion, too!
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2. Car maintenance, like tune-ups, changing the oil and keeping tires properly inflated can improve gas mileage and reduce your car's emissions by up to half.

Answer: True. It can also improve your car's performance, extend its life and increase its resale value.
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3. According to the sporting goods industry, more than 40 million adult Americans bicycle each year.

Answer: True. Since 1955, the League of American Bicyclists has celebrated May as National Bike Month. In 2003, the week of May 12th is Bike-To-Work Week and Friday, May 16th is Bike-To-Work Day. To get involved, contact your state and local bicycle advocacy groups.
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4. According to the U.S. EPA, at least 121 million people live in areas of the U.S. with unhealthy air.

Answer: True. The American Lung Association has designated May to be National Clean Air Month. Contact your local lung association to find out how to participate in events they have planned.
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5. National Car Care Month inspections over the past five years have shown that one or more systems, products or fluids are in need of repair or maintenance in nearly eight out of 10 vehicles.

Answer: True. National Car Care Month will be held in April beginning in 2003. For more information, visit the Car Care Council's Web site.
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6. EPA estimates that fewer than 10% of passenger cars and trucks emit over 40% of our air pollution.

Answer: True. By making sure that your car is properly maintained, especially when the "check engine" light comes on, you're saving money on gas and more expensive repairs, and you're improving air quality in your community.
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