Drivers urged to stick to the speed limit if they want to save money on fuel

According to experts, more often than not, safe driving means saving fuel. The faster a car travels the more fuel it uses. However, that doesn’t mean motorists should drive at 30mph on a motorway as it can be potentially dangerous.

Statistically, most cars will be most efficient at around 56mph.

For each five to 10mph drivers reduce their speed by, they can look to gain seven to 14 percent on their fuel economy.

This means that people on the motorway bumbling along at 77mph are wasting more fuel than the person next to them travelling at the speed limit.

Motoring experts at ChooseMyCar.com added that there are several other tried and tested fuel-saving techniques that drivers should follow.

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The experts said: “Are your tyres pumped sufficiently? Are your oil levels topped up? Has your car been serviced in the last year?

“You may not realise, but in order for your vehicle to save fuel, you need to make sure it’s in top condition.

“If your tyres aren’t sufficiently inflated, your car will have to work harder to perform the way you’re used to. That means using more fuel. If your oil levels aren’t suitable, more energy will be required to turn the engine.”

Focus on your MPG

Some cars will tell motorists the real-time MPG of their vehicle as they are driving along.

This can be a great tool to help motorists drive more economically, although it can be distracting at times.

The experts said: “Our advice; if your car can tell you what the current MPG of your travelling car is, there’s a chance it also has an eco-setting. Turn that on. It will prevent you from driving too erratically.”