advantages of Ecodriving
Road Safety Advantages
The first thing “ecodrivers” do is consider whether a trip can be made without using their automobile. Sometimes, there are more eco-responsible alternatives, such as walking, riding a bicycle, carpooling or public transit.
If ecodrivers have to use an automobile, they plan the trip and avoid making several short trips, grouping them together instead, in order to reduce the kilometres travelled. Planning includes allowing enough time. Ecodrivers makes sure they have the time needed to make the trip without hurrying.
Economical Advantages
Calm driving, which is part of ecodriving, is characterized by avoidance of rapid acceleration and sudden braking, and the adoption of a safe and constant speed of .
Ecological Advantages
Driving a motor vehicle means using fuel, generally gasoline. Chemicals created by fuel combustion are released into the atmosphere. Such pollutants are among the agents responsible for greenhouse gases and smog.
Ecodriving behaviours, such as driving at lower speeds, and limiting acceleration and sudden braking, help to lower fuel consumption and, as a result, pollutant emissions.