Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 1: In a recent survey by Ford Motor Company, Indian drivers were asked about their driving habits and fuel efficiency knowledge.
When asked about their driving habits, Ninety-five percent claimed they knew how to drive their car for maximum fuel efficiency, and 96 percent said they make a concerted effort to drive efficiently on a daily basis.
The fuel efficiency survey commissioned by Ford Motor Company covered 9,500 drivers across 11 markets in Asia Pacific, including 1,023 Indian respondents.
On the basis of the survey results, here are some tips that can help Indian drivers keep their tanks fuller for longer!
The survey revealed that 40 percent of Indian drivers don’t know that harsh accelerating and braking negatively affect their car’s fuel consumption. SDurvey said aggressive driving – like braking harshly or taking off too quickly – is a major offender when it comes to wasting fuel. 26 percent of Indian drivers believe that keeping the engine running while idling will save more fuel, which is not the fact. 78 percent of drivers are unaware about the fuel efficiency benefits of cruise control, which is a modern car’s secret weapon against wasting fuel. 27 percent drivers don’t know to use GPS to map the quickest route before heading out, while the fact remains that both time and money can be saved by checking your route on your GPS system before you hit the road. 52 percent did not know that driving in hilly areas can affect fuel consumption.
While Indian drivers are showing more interest in purchasing fuel efficient vehicles to save them money, the best way to economize on fuel is good driving habits.
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