Drive smoothly. Stop-go driving burns fuel. Watch the cars ahead to avoid sharp acceleration and heavy braking.
Stay in gear. Don't coast downhill or towards lights in neutral as this uses more fuel. Stay in gear and ease off the gas gentlyto reduce fuel flow to the engine to virtually zero.
Watch the revs. Chnage up smoothly and change gear before 2,000 rpm. Drive in the right gear for the speed and road conditions.
Drive off from cold. Modern cars don't need to be warmed up. Switch on and go and you won't be wasting fuel.
Don't idle. Switch off if you are stationary for more than a minute or two. Restarting the egine uses virtually no fuel until you press the accelerator.
Lighten the load. Dump extra weight - take off the roof rack when you are not using it and cllear out the boot.
Plan ahead. Check the route and roadworks before leaving. Stop and ask for directiosn if you are lost. Use satnav if you have it.
Take it easy. Slow down. You'll get to your destination safer and more relaxed. And take the first parking spot you find.
Energy Saving Trust leaflet September 2011
