Safe drivingQuestion 327 of 328

You park and wait with the engine on. After more than how many seconds should you turn it off?

  1. 30 seconds
  2. 10 seconds
  3. 60 seconds
  4. 120 seconds
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Correct answer: 10 seconds

Engines warm up within 30 seconds, even in cold weather.

Source: The Official MTO Driver's Handbook (Ontario Ministry of Transportation), Driving efficiently, While driving

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026