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TAKING CARE OF THE ENVIRONMENT – WITH ECO-SAFE DRIVING LESSONS IN STOCKPORT

These days, cars play a major part in our lives; equally, cars have a major impact on the environment – and at Drive Eco, we’re concerned about exhaust emissions from vehicles and their impact on our precious planet.

Eco-Responsible Driving Lessons

Drivers can help to reduce exhaust emissions by driving in a more environmentally responsible way, and we have invested a great deal of time and effort in developing and teaching the principles of eco-safe driving, to include:

• Selective use of gears

• Progressive use of the accelerator

• Compliance with speed limits

• Utilisation of engine braking/torque

• Enhanced hazard perception and awareness skills

Eco-sensible driving techniques

We also recommend to our drivers the following eco-sensible techniques:

1. Idling Don’t idle for more than 30 seconds. Today’s engines don’t need to be warmed up. Prolonged idling creates excess emissions and wastes fuel. Start the car and immediately drive away.

2. Acceleration Accelerate smoothly and brake gradually. Sudden, jerky starts waste fuel and put undue strain on the engine.

3. Gear-changing Change gear as early as possible at a modest engine speed – between 1,500 and 2,500 rpm. This can reduce fuel consumption by up to 15%.

4. Forward Planning Look ahead and anticipate when to slow down or stop well in advance.

5. Your driving style Don’t be an aggressive driver. Time studies show that fast starts, weaving in and out of traffic – and accelerating to and from a stop sign or traffic light – doesn’t save much time. However, it does waste fuel and wear out car components such as brakes and tyres.

6. Your speed Drive at posted speed limits. This is a tip that may save a life as well as fuel. EPA estimates a 10-15 % improvement in fuel economy by driving at 55 mph instead of 65 mph. On major highways, use cruise control whenever possible.

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“I’m recommending Drive-Eco to everyone! Dave was always on time, patient and meticulous in his approach. Lessons were always calm which made it easier to pick up difficult driving techniques. Dave doesn’t just teach you how to pass, but how to remain a safe, confident and eco-friendly driver once you have passed. Thanks.”
– Luke Delaney, Adswood

“I started my lessons with someone else but they were taking an age so I went to Drive-Eco. I was in for my test after only 3 months and passed. Thanks Dave, you’re the man.”
– Mat Parlby, Hyde

“My lessons with Drive-Eco were great, I enjoyed every minute as my instructor made them fun and relaxing. I was very nervous at first but after my first couple of lessons my confidence was soaring. Before I knew it, I was booked in for my test and passed first time.”
– Alex Gaskell, Bridgehall

“I did my lessons with Chris. I got on great with him as he was the same age as me; he always kept his cool and made the lessons relaxing and nerve free. I passed my test first time at the Whalley Range test centre. Thanks Chris, you’re cool.”
– Tracey Anne, Wythenshawe

“I had been looking for a local driving school for sometime and whilst searching the web I came across Drive-eco, they looked so down to earth and I liked the fact they were into eco cars. Once I had my initial lesson there was no looking back – passed no problem. Thanks to my driving instructor and the car.”
– Gina Edwards, Stockport

“Drive-Eco were a massive help. Chris was an excellent tutor and the lessons were very thorough, I always came away feeling like I had made loads of progress. Choosing Drive-Eco was worth every penny and the environmentally friendly cars were quality to drive. Cheers Chris.”
– Arti Shresta, Withington

“I really enjoyed my lessons with Drive-Eco. My Instructor Tom was great and very patient. The car itself was great to learn in and I passed my test first time. Thanks Tom, you’re brilliant!”
– Nichola Hofman, Reddish

“My lessons were very enjoyable with Drive-Eco; they not only taught me how to drive but also some great fuel saving techniques and other environmentally friendly driving methods. Also, my driving instructor was only 25 so we got on great. I passed my test first time.”
– Joe Hall, Woodford

“I started my lessons with a well known driving school but they were dragging on too much. I spotted one of Drive-eco’s cars and gave them a ring. After my first lesson with Chris I felt well at ease and within 1 month he put me in for my test and I passed first time. I still can’t believe it. I would definately recommend Drive-eco.”
– Martin Scott, Wythenshawe

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Did you know?

In the first year of driving, one driver in five is involved in an accident.

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