The Fab Five Driving Habits You Simply Must Adopt

Are you saving up for some new bling? Why not adopt a turn-key solution that starts behind the wheel of your car. Did you know that just by adopting more fuel-efficient driving habits you could cut your consumption by as much as 25 percent and therefore keep more money in your pocket? Imagine the bling that would bring.

So the next time you head out on the road, adopt these fab five driving techniques:

1. Accelerate gently

2. Maintain a steady speed

3. Anticipate traffic

4. Avoid high speeds

5. Coast to decelerate

By driving green, you could save hundreds of peso at the pump each year and stay on trend. You could also avoid costly speeding tickets, bumper repairs, insurance hikes and even prevent unnecessary wear on your vehicle. What better proof is there that conserving energy and the planet can be simple, safe, cost-effective and bling-worthy?

You can find more tips for eco-driving on the Natural Resources website at www.vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca and www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/transportation/cars-light-trucks/buying/16223.

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