Be an ‘eco-safe’ driver and contribute to road safety as well as reducing your fuel consumption and vehicle emissions. Making changes to your driving style will also save you money. From September 2008 anyone sitting a driving test will also get feedback on their eco-safe driving manner.
Introduced in 2008, you’ll also be assessed on your ability to drive in a way that shows eco-safe driving techniques if you're sitting a driving test for lorries and buses.
This assessment is not part of the existing assessment criteria for the practical test and you won't fail your test because you don’t demonstrate eco-safe driving techniques.
The driving examiner will assess control and planning, and at the end of the test will give you feedback, as guidance, on how efficiently you’re driving. Always try to use the vehicle controls as smoothly as possible, with particular attention to:
This reduces wear and tear on your vehicle and will help in reducing CO2.
Reduce harmful emissions by anticipating road traffic conditions and acting in good time, rather than reacting to them at the last moment, especially:
Follow these tips as a guide to safe driving for economy:
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