Tips for driving efficiently

· Keep your car well serviced and checked. Correctly maintained cars operate more efficiently.
· Check your tyre pressure every month. Under-inflated tyres can increase fuel consumption by up to 4%
· Remove unnecessary weight from your boot or back seat. The heavier the car. The harder the engine has to work.
· Close your windows at higher speeds. This reduces wind resistance and can lower your fuel consumption.
· Use air-conditioning only when necessary. Unnecessary use increases fuel consumption.
· Start driving soon after starting the engine and turn off the engine when stationary for more than one minute.
· Drive smoothly. Every time you accelerate or brake suddenly, your engine uses more fuel.
· When accelerating change your gear as early as possible. Higher gears are more economical in terms of fuel consumption.
· Look at the traffic as far ahead as possible in order to avoid unnecessary stopping and starting within the flow of traffic.
· Consider car sharing. It helps to reduce fuel consumption.