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| Your Responsibilities as a Driver |
| When you start driving, even as a learner, you're responsible for making sure that any vehicle you drive is legal, roadworthy and properly taxed. When you learn with Dave Robson's, you can be sure that all these details are taken care of, so you can concentrate on your driving lessons. We will guide you progressively through your driver training course covering everything from start to finish. Take a look at even more tips about Getting ready to drive. |
| Making a few small changes to the way you drive your can have an impact on your car’s fuel efficiency, which in turn will contribute to a reduction in pollution and emission levels.
Drive smoothly, avoiding harsh acceleration and heavy breaking wherever possible. Changing to a higher gear as soon as possible can reduce fuel consumption by 15%. Drive off immediately when starting from cold as idling to heat the engine wastes fuel and causes rapid engine wear. Remove the roof rack when not in use as they increase drag significantly. Use air conditioning sparingly as it significantly increases fuel consumption. Avoid using the car for short journeys as a cold engine uses almost twice as much fuel while catalytic converters can take five miles to become effective. Sticking to the speed limits can make your fuel go further, driving at 70mph uses up to 30% more fuel than at 50mph. Plan your journeys to avoid congestion, roadworks or getting lost. Check your tyre pressure regularly as under-inflated tyres wear out more quickly and can increase fuel consumption by up to 3%. If you are stuck in traffic, switch off your engine while stationary for any length of time. |