Top 10 Tips for Safe Fuel-Efficient Driving
- Don't drive aggressively – quick starts, hard stops and aggressive driving can increase fuel consumption by up to 37%.
- Drive at the posted speed limit – increasing your cruising speed from 100 km/h to 120 km/h will increase fuel consumption by about 20%.
- Don't idle – when you let your vehicle idle longer than 10 seconds, you burn more fuel than you would restarting the engine.
- Drive only when you need to – leave your vehicle at home whenever possible by walking, biking, blading, carpooling or taking the bus to nearby locations.
- Plan ahead – If you have to drive, plan the most fuel-efficient route in advance.
- Use your vehicle's air conditioner sparingly – using your air conditioner in stop-and-go traffic can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20%. Try opening the windows or fresh air vents to cool your vehicle.
- Measure the inflation level of your tyres once a month. A single tyre under-inflated by just 56 kPa (8psi) can increase your vehicle's fuel consumption by 4%.
- Use cruise control – on dry, flat wide-open highways, use cruise control to help improve fuel efficiency by maintaining an even speed.
- Maintain your vehicle properly – a poorly maintained vehicle consumes more fuel, produces higher levels of emissions, requires expensive repairs and has a low resale value.
- Safe driving is fuel-efficient driving.
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