Question

1. as a general rule,

○ accelerate as fast as possible to the speed limit
○ accelerate as slowly as possible so as not to strain the engine
○ accelerate gradually
○ accelerate at the same speed as the car next to you

Explanation:

Safe driving and vehicle operation best practices recommend gradual acceleration to avoid straining the engine, maintain control, and improve fuel efficiency. Accelerating too fast risks engine damage, while matching another car's speed is not a general rule, and slow acceleration is overly vague. Gradual acceleration is the standard general guideline.

Answer:

accelerate gradually.