Topic: Defensive and eco-driving · Nº 62 / 150
La forma de conducir, ¿tiene alguna influencia en el consumo de carburante?
Does the way you drive have any effect on fuel consumption?
- ANo, porque sólo depende de los avances tecnológicos del propio vehículo.No, because it depends only on the vehicle's own technology.
- BSí, un conductor más nervioso e intranquilo reduce el consumo.Yes, a more nervous and restless driver reduces consumption.
- CSí, los acelerones y frenazos innecesarios impiden aprovechar la inercia del vehículo.Yes, unnecessary sudden acceleration and braking prevent you from making use of the vehicle's momentum.
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- CSí, los acelerones y frenazos innecesarios impiden aprovechar la inercia del vehículo.Yes, unnecessary sudden acceleration and braking prevent you from making use of the vehicle's momentum.
To optimise fuel consumption, you need to make good use of the engine, gearbox and brakes. Both fuel consumption and polluting emissions increase with speed (as speed increases, rolling resistance and air resistance increase). So it is recommended to drive at a moderate speed suited to the circumstances. We should also keep our speed as steady as possible, avoiding unnecessary sudden acceleration and braking (keeping a constant average speed for as long as possible). This is achieved with the defensive driving techniques of vision, anticipation and space.
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