What is meant by eco-driving?

The term ecodriving is a technique used while driving to reduce fuel consumption. Your driving style affects your car's fuel consumption. By applying eco-driving, you can both save money and reduce pollutant emissions.

There are several different ways to apply ecodriving, or also so-called economical driving. For example, to drive economically, avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking, skip gears and engine brake when appropriate.

• Ecodriving is one of the points you look at during your driving test.
• By driving economically, you can reduce your fuel consumption by up to 20%.

This technique is important during the driving test, where you are assessed on whether you take the environment into account during the driving test.