Top Five Eco Driving Tips

Vehicle manufacturers are producing cleaner cars but motorists can play their part too. There are several things that all drivers can do to reduce the amount of fuel used and so cut CO2 emissions.

1. Ensure tyres are pumped up to the recommended pressure as under-inflated tyres
   create more rolling resistance.
2. Less clutter in your car means less CO2 – take off your roof rack and empty
   unnecessary items from your boot.
3. Driving at an appropriate speed for the circumstances of the road will minimise CO2.
4. Less stopping and starting reduces CO2 emissions, so planning ahead and decelerating by lifting off the accelerator instead of simply braking, could allow traffic to keep moving.
5. Over-revving will increase emissions as modern engines are designed to be efficient from the moment the engine is turned on. Changing gear at 2000 rpm in a diesel car and 2500 rpm in a petrol car will save fuel, money and CO2.
6. When in a traffic jam and idling, switch off the engine.