Archive for March, 2014

Does Eco-Driving Improve Road Safety

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014

‘Eco-safe Driving’ is a recognised and proven style of driving. It contributes to road safety while reducing fuel consumption and emissions and is part of the EU 3rd Directive on Driving Licences, which reflects the increased awareness and need for economical and environmentally friendly driving” Driving Standards Agency.

“Eco-driving / safe driving- Evidence shows that drivers using eco-driving techniques have less accidents. The benefits of eco-driving in respect to road safety: driving is safer, due to greater anticipation and less erratic and unpredictable behaviour. Report by Annie Canal -Energy and Transport European Commission.

“Eco-driving is a set of steps, techniques and behaviours that drivers can employ in preparation of the vehicle before a journey, in planning the journey, in modifying driving style during the journey and in reviewing trip data after the journey, that can, taken together, lead to savings (at times, significant ones) in terms of fuel usage, trip cost, emissions of CO2 and other pollution, and levels of noise from vehicle use. These savings can be realised for relatively low cost compared to other kinds of efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of car use. In addition, trips made with eco-driving techniques can, in many cases, be linked to improved road safety; moreover, the use of such techniques does not increase journey times”. RAC Foundation.

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What is Eco-Safe Driving

Monday, March 10th, 2014

Optimized Driving and the trendy neologism “Eco-Driving” describe a cost-efficient and eco-friendly driving style.

Substantial fuel wastes occur with aggressive driving. Time studies show that fast starts, weaving in and out of traffic, and accelerating to and from traffic signals do not save much time, and moreover, waste fuel and quickly wear out car components such as brakes and tires.

Vehicle efficiency has drastically improved but licensed drivers’ skills rarely fit today’s engine technology. Yet, an adapted driving style can result in a large decrease in fuel consumption and Co2 emissions.

Adopting an Eco-Safe style of driving will also improve punctuality, comfort and safety.

Read more in our safety tips article on Eco-safe driving >