Avoid unnecessary idling
If your car doesn’t feature the start-stop system, remember to turn off the engine when you stop your car for more than 10 seconds. That’s more or less the time to burn
Drive at moderate speed for optimum fuel efficiency
To use as little fuel as possible, you should drive your car at the most efficient speed. It varies in different vehicles, but usually, equals about 65-90 km/h (40-55 mph). Try to
Avoid sudden stops and starts
Hard acceleration uses up to third more fuel. Achieve your desired speed with a steady foot on the accelerator and try coasting to stop. Speeding, rapid acceleration, and braking c
Don’t accelerate when approaching traffic lights
When you are driving, try to notice the traffic lights as soon as possible. If you find a crossroad or pedestrian crossing ahead of you, do not accelerate your car before passing i
Don’t rev your engine until fully warmed
When you’re starting your car, you shouldn’t accelerate aggressively until your engine reaches normal operating temperature. Watch your dashboard and put the gas fully
Be careful when braking in traffic
If you are driving in a constantly moving traffic, keep in mind that most drivers are not suspecting you to brake rapidly. That is why everyone should keep a safe distance, but rem
Always have your headlights on
Even if you are living in a country where you are not obliged to use your headlights at all times, it is a wise thing to do so. A car with its lights on is much easier to spot on t
Don’t run on neutral when driving downhill
When you put your gears in neutral when driving downhill, you are taking away from yourself the ability to control the car completely. You still have the capacity to use your brake
Don’t have your car visible in your side mirrors
If you can see your car’s body in your side mirrors, then you probably also have a blind spot in which you cannot see the car being just next to yours. To eliminate this, all
Don’t use cruise control on a wet road
If you are driving in the rain and your car has the cruise control option, make sure to turn it off. Otherwise, if your car starts hydroplaning, the car may try to keep the speed a