Economical driving (sometimes called EcoDriving) is a very calm, smooth and calculated driving style that reduces the car's fuel consumption.

By learning how to drive economically, you can reduce your car's fuel consumption by 10-20%, while at the same time subjecting the car to less wear. Over time, driving in this manner can save you a lot of money in reduced fuel and repair costs.

An economical driving style also produces less exhaust emissions and noise than a more aggressive one.

In short, driving economically means that you should:

• Upshift gears early and skip gears.
• Accelerate firmly and drive in the highest possible gear.
• Avoid engine speeds above 3,000 rpm.
• Avoid excessive speed.
• Maintain a steady throttle.
• Engine brake whenever possible.
• Plan your driving.
• Avoid unnecessary braking and stopping.
• Roll downhill without accelerating and maintain a steady speed uphill.

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