Safety and your vehicle: Environment

A high percentage of the questions in your theory test will focus on the environmental effects of driving.

Driving efficiently is both good for the environment and good for your car so try putting these tips into practice on your driving lessons.

Driving at 37mph in 3rd gear uses 25% more fuel than it would 5th gear.

Driving at 70mph uses 30% more fuel than driving at 50mph

Catalytic Converters are part of the exhaust system. They reduce toxic exhaust emissions.

Road transport accounts for 20% of all emissions.

Red routes in cities exist to help the traffic flow.

Increased Fuel Consumption is caused by:

Under inflated tyres.
Harsh braking.
Harsh, rapid acceleration.
A roof rack.
Over-revving in low gear.
Carrying unnecessary weight.

You Can Improved Fuel Consumption by:

Planning your journey.
Use gently, steady acceleration.
Get your car serviced regularly.
Reduce your speed.
Investigate expected traffic and plan ahead.
Cycle, walk & use public transport.
Avoid very short car journeys.
Change gears efficiently.

You should not sound your horn between 11.30pm and 7am in built-up areas.