Do you really need to use the car? 

Smart driving saves lives and the environment

• Inflate your tyres to the correct pressure this can save up to 5% on your fuel bill.
• Remove unnecessary material from the boot or roof of your car, they make you use more fuel.
• Breaking and accelerating sharply uses more fuel and is dangerous driving.
  
• Make sure you are driving in an appropriate gear. Driving in a lower gear at a high speed uses more fuel.
  
• Park in the shade if possible - sun on a hot engine increases emissions causing a smog that can trigger respiratory problems.
  
• Try car sharing - Is there anyone in your office that lives near you? Could you take turns with a neighbour to do the school run?
• Think about how and where you use your car. If you mainly drive in a city do you need a large, fast car. Why not try a smaller car with a lower cc it will cost you less to insure and drive and is safer then driving around in a huge SUV.
• Make sure you get your car serviced regularly - every 6 months if it is an old car - this will make sure your car is running efficiently.