Entries in the ‘Eco Driving Tips’ Category:

Radio Peril….Up to the challenge?

Don’t get me wrong, the CD player/Radio is a great addition to the car, it is a great aid to a long journey and a great healer of frustration and life’s stresses.  However I believe that more attention should be made to the distraction of it.  I am an advanced driver and I am hugely [...]

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What is ‘Advanced Driving’?

Driving is a skill used daily by many, some are good drivers, some not so and a few are dangerous.  For me ‘Advanced’ driving is how we should all drive, all of the time, but realistically this is difficult. Getting from A-B is most people’s target whilst driving, and it is mine too, to better yourself [...]

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Learnmoore Commentary

Commentary is a very useful skill, here is an example of commentary by Iain Moore Grade Six Approved Driving Instructor RoSPA Gold with DIAmond advanced and Fleet.  It is by no means perfect, but demonstates planning ahead and good observational skills, on a short Journey from Leek, Staffordshire into Stoke on Trent.  This journey I [...]

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1500 miles on one tank

Volkswagen’s Passat has just set a new world record for the most miles driven on a single tank of fuel at 1500 miles.  The 1.6TDI achieved 89.9mpg, going to prove that the way that you drive has a big impact on the cost of fuel.  It used 77.25 litres of fuel which costs approximately £90 at [...]

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What is eco safe driving?

Eco safe driving is a description of driving with a target to: Driving safely Reduce CO2 Save Fuel Reduce wear and tear To do this we should: Plan our route – avoid using the car, try bus, walking or train.  If you are using the car, plan the route, time of journey and route to [...]

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