It is estimated that drivers who average 12,500 miles a year driving can increase their efficiency to such a degree that the same fuel costs would take them over 16,000 miles after being trained in eco-friendly driving methods.

What is Eco-Driving?

Eco-driving is a way of driving that reduces fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions and accident rates. With today’s rocketing fuel prices and worry about the environment, it is not hard to see the benefits of eco-driving. Smart, smooth and safe driving techniques that can lead to average fuel savings of 5-10%.

Drivers of cars, vans, lorries and buses can all benefit from this style of driving through lower fuel costs, reductions in emissions and noise levels, and fewer accidents.

It’s easy and it needn't cost the earth

You may assume that to drive economically you need to drive a smaller car; drive more slowly; only go out on Sundays; use fuel saving devices or expensive fuel additives… This is just not true (at least not for now). Follow these simple tips and you will start to reap the benefits.

Shift up as soon as possible. Shift up between 2.000 and 2.500 revolutions.
Maintain a steady speed. Use the highest gear possible and drive with low engine RPM
Anticipate traffic flow. Look ahead as far as possible and anticipate to surrounding traffic
Decelerate Smoothly. When you have to slow down or to stop, decelerate smoothly by releasing the accelerator in time, leaving the car in gear
Check the tyre pressure frequently. 25% too low tyre pressure increases rolling resistance by 10% and your fuel consumption by 2%.
Remove unused roof rack & boxes. The drag caused by a roof rack can add at least 20% to your fuel bill
Empty the boot of heavy objects. As with drag, extra weight can add to your fuel bill considerably.

Call us now to book your Eco Driving training session and start to cut your fuel bills and save the planet in the process. Cost £55.00 (2 hours)

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