- Look well ahead and anticipate the flow of traffic
- Change up gears as soon as possible
- Steady speed in the highest possible gear
- Cruising speed – 3000rpm – do not exceed
- Avoid ‘racing’ starts
- Use engine braking (compression)
- Maximum half ‘throttle’ (accelerator)
- Use ‘selective’ gear changing
- Tyres at correct air pressure
- Keep windows closed
- Use air-conditioning sparingly
- Keep weights and loads to a minimum
- Remove roof rack when not in use
- Keep vehicle properly maintained
- Switch off engine if stopped for 2 minutes or more
Don’t get lost.20% of mileage driven is when lost
If you apply the above when driving, you will save fuel and make a significant contribution to a cleaner environment.