When optimising a fleet’s efficiency it is essential to ensure that you do not underestimate the role that the driver has in ensuring that the vehicles are operated to their full potential. No matter how safe and fuel-efficient the vehicles you operate are, they will all perform poorly with an inefficient driver behind the wheel.
Eco-driving refers to a driving style characterized by lower speeds, gentler acceleration and braking, and "thinking ahead" in traffic. With improved driver behavior, there are great safety benefits. Better driving also saves on fuel consumption, and maintenance costs for brakes, clutches and vehicle suspension.
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What are some tips for eco-driving?
- Start slowly, avoiding rapid acceleration.
- Avoid idling or long warm-up and cool-down periods.
- Gear-up, use the highest gear possible and lower the engine speed.
- Aim to maintain a constant speed, and avoid pumping the accelerator.
- Anticipate traffic conditions.
- Accelerate and decelerate smoothly, avoiding aggressive braking: it is safer, uses less gas, and reduces brake wear.
- Drive at posted speed limits. Use cruise control on the highway.
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