Drive with smooth style
Drive less like a boy racer, more like a real racer. Keep down the revs to get more miles from your tank and drive with the smooth style of Jenson Button.
Smart driving ain’t called smart for nothing. Through a combination of small actions - like driving smoothly and steadily, removing any excess luggage, easing off on the air con and keeping your car well serviced - you could save at least £100 a year at the pump!1
Even better, these simple changes will make you a safer driver, increase your car’s lifespan and reduce your emissions by up to 25%.1
Climate change
Road transport in the UK produces around a quarter of our national CO2 emissions. By driving a little more efficiently you can dramatically reduce your fuel use, saving up to 220 kgCO2 a year – which adds up 0.3 million tonnes for all UK drivers.1
15%
Money
Driving more efficiently can save you at least £100 a year1 – that’s money in the bank.
The savings come from a combination of smart driving techniques. For example, for every 100kg of weight your car is carrying, you’ll need around 2% extra fuel to stay moving - and even more in smaller cars.3 Similarly, a recent study calculated that UK motorists could be wasting a whopping £246 million a year running cars with under-inflated tyres.2
Pollution
We all know it – exhaust pipes are not exactly prime producers of fresh country air. In fact, they stink. And, with air pollution remaining a public health emergency4, the less fumes we all create, the better.
By following our simple smart driving techniques, you’ll help reduce your car’s impact on your local environment. Happy days!
Safety
We all like safer roads.
Becoming a smart driver means driving smoothly and steadily, anticipating what’s happening on the roads and paying more attention to how your car is behaving.
Global Goals
In September 2017, an historic agreement was signed by UN member nations agreeing to work towards 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development by 2030, otherwise known as the SDGs.
Achieving these ambitious goals will require action from governments, businesses, NGOs, and individuals alike. We can - and must - all play our part.
By making the 'Smart drive' pledge, you are contributing in your own small way to the following SDG targets:
3.6: By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination
12.8: By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature
13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning
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