Cathy Bacon from the European Driving Schools Association gives Confused.com editor Sharon Flaherty her top ecodriving tips.
5 Ecodriving tips for reducing your fuel consumption
- Check your tyre pressure regularly
Under-inflated tyres will lead to greater fuel consumption.
- Remove roof boxes and other exterior accessories
These increase the drag on the car.
- Anticipate traffic flow and read the road well ahead
Try and keep the car moving. This is preferable to stop-start driving.
- Shift up gears earlier than usual
You can move up the gears much earlier than you expect. Higher gears save on fuel.
- Drive smoothly and keep your distance
Smooth driving is more efficient than heavy braking and rapid acceleration.
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