Warning issued to every driver in UK over popular fuel-saving method that could be 'dangerous'

[Grim Reaper 6]

If you're the proud owner of a set of wheels, live in the UK and like to make the most of what's in your fuel tank, listen up - as an expert has warned that you could be putting yourself and others 'at risk'.

On top of that, your efforts to preserve the amount of petrol you've filled your car up with might not even be making a difference, so it's apparently both pointless and dangerous to continue using this driving technique.

According to vehicle expert Graham Conway, if you're one of the people who are coasting while on the roads in an effort to save fuel, the only thing you are coasting towards is a hefty bill from your mechanic..

https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-news/uk-driver-warning-fuel-saving-method-coasting-dangerous-fines-632519-20240722

 

[L.A.T.1961]

The car should be under control at all times, maintaining speed with engine braking is one way to do this. Using the brakes while coasting will cook the brakes and cause extra wear. The engine will cut fuel with no throttle so is using no fuel with car momentum used to keep the engine turning over. 

Driving like miss daisy also winds up other drivers 😉

[godnodog]

wow, people still doing this????

[Grim Reaper 6]

32 minutes ago, godnodog said:

wow, people still doing this????

Apparently so, it’s certainly idiotic!