The charity also warned motorists of the devastating impact of driving too fast.
This was demonstrated using Department for Transport statistics, which show that exceeding the speed limit was reported as a factor in seven percent of all accidents.
Neil Greig, Director of Policy and Research at IAM RoadSmart commented: “The rising cost of fuel is yet another added expenditure in this difficult cost of living crisis, and our research demonstrates that many have been forced to rethink their driving habits in an effort to keep their fuel costs to a minimum.
“Driving slower and more economically will no doubt help keep the pain at the pumps down, but another positive impact of this is, of course, road safety.
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