Eco-Safe Driving is a recognised and proven style of driving that contributes to road safety whilst reducing fuel consumption and emissions. If you make these changes you could reduce your fuel bill. In the future Eco-Safe Driving may well be an integral part of your driving test and will certainly be discussed and taught in your lessons.Advice that you will be given on your lessons.Control.Start/Moving Away: Try to avoid excessive rev-ving when starting your engine and moving away.Accelerator: Use your 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 is not always necessary to change up and down through each gear; skipping gears is very beneficial. As soon as conditions allow use the highest possible gear without making the engine struggle.Appropriate Use of Speed. Ensure that your speed is appropriate to the road, traffic and weather conditions. Inappropriate speed can affect fuel consumption and emissions.Info: Always try and use the vehicle controls as smoothly as possible as this reduces wear and tear on the vehicle and reduces CO2 emissions.Planning:Hazard Awareness/Planning and Anticipation. 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 braking when possible. With your foot off the accelerator the engine needs little, if any, fuel.Stopping the Engine. When stuck in traffic or waiting for someone the engine is idling so fuel is wasted and CO2 emissionsare added. If you are likely to be at a standstill for a while, switch off your engine.Eco-Safe Driving:Makes you a safer driver by increasing your hazard perception and planning skills.Making these changes will reduce your fuel bill and lower emissions.Regular maintenance of your vehicle can reduce emissions and save fuel.Further information can be found at www.directgov.uk/motoring.
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