Karen's Driving School
Holywell, Flintshire
Eco Driving
Eco-Safe driving is a recognised style of driving that contributes to road safety whilst reducing fuel consumption and emissions. If you make changes to your driving style you could reduce your fuel bill.
CONTROL
START / MOVING AWAY
Try to avoid excessive revving when starting your engine and moving away.
ACCELERATOR
Use the accelerator smoothly and progressively. When appropriate take your foot off the accelerator and allow the momentum of the vehicle to take you forward. Avoid pumping the accelerator as this uses more fuel.
GEARS
It's not always necessary to change up or down through each gear; try skipping gears. Assoon as conditions allow, use the highest gear possible, without making the engine struggle.
APPROPRIATE USE OF SPEED
Ensure that your speed is appropriate to the road, traffic and weather conditions. Consider how inappropriate speed can affect fuel consumption and emissions.
PLANNING
HAZARD AWARENESS
Identify hazards early, allowing adequate time to react, this will result in braking and acceleration that is smooth and progressive. Maintain space around your vehicle and drive calmly.
ENGINE BRAKING
Use engine brakeing when possible. With your foot fully off the accalarator the engine needs little, if any fuel.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
When you are stuck in traffic or waiting for someone, the engine is idling so you are wasting fuel and adding to CO2 emmissions. Ifyou are likely to be at a standstill for a while, switch off your engine.
