Top 10 Tips for Safe Fuel-Efficient Driving

Here are 10 great driving tips to share with your family and friends.

1. Don't drive aggressively – quick starts, hard stops and aggressive driving can increase fuel consumption by up to 37%.
   
   
2. Drive at the posted speed limit – increasing your cruising speed from 100 km/h to 120 km/h will increase fuel consumption by about 20%.
   
   
3. Don't idle – when you let your vehicle idle longer than 10 seconds, you burn more fuel than you would restarting the engine.
   
   
4. Drive only when you need to – leave your vehicle at home whenever possible by walking, biking, blading, carpooling or taking the bus to nearby locations.
   
   
5. Plan ahead – If you have to drive, plan the most fuel-efficient route in advance.
   
   
6. Use your vehicle's air conditioner sparingly – using your air conditioner in stop-and-go traffic can increase fuel consumption by as much as 20%. Try opening the windows or fresh air vents to cool your vehicle.
   
   
7. Measure the inflation level of your tires once a month. A single tire under-inflated by just 56 kPa (8psi) can increase your vehicle's fuel consumption by 4%.
   
   
8. Use cruise control – on dry, flat wide-open highways, use cruise control, to help improve fuel efficiency by maintaining an even speed.
   
   
9. Maintain your vehicle properly – a poorly maintained vehicle consumes more fuel, produces higher levels of emissions, requires expensive repairs, and has a low resale value.
   
   
10. Safe driving is fuel-efficient driving
    
    

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