Interesting thought. I wonder if any calculation has been made as to the amount of energy/money to be saved if everyone drove sensibly.

Observations i have seen with mine own eyes over the years at work.

Fuel on average anything up to 50% better depending on types of roads (even more if excessive speeding is used by the trashers), brake friction material wear multiple times better (at least 3X), tyres from 25 to 50% better wear, engine and drivetrain life expectancy extended several times, breakdown risk reduced, and all for near enough the same journey times.

Edited by gordonbennet on 17/01/2020 at 17:30

It all looks different from the perspective of our age group, but turn the clock back to when you were a youngster. The freedom a car gives you and the pleasure of driving can be a heady mix. I always considered myself a sensible driver - indeed my Dad commented that he thought I was too cautious - but I don’t do now some of the things I did then. The traffic lights Grand Prix no longer bothers me, even though I can now afford to drive a car that would enable me to win most contests.

I don’t know how erratic drivers can be convinced to mend their ways. They can only get away with weaving in and out of other traffic (for example) because the other drivers make allowances. One day karma or other similarly daft drivers will deliver their come-uppance, although I wouldn’t wish serious injury or worse on anybody.

Slowing down when approaching lights, as opposed to 'racing' them. Starting off from lights at a sensible and correct speed, knowing you will see the 'boy racers' at the next lights.

Driving home last night about 10:15, on a straight road with very little traffic, I approached a temporary traffic control showing green. Because of its brightness it was impossible to judge the distance accurately, and although I was doing 40mph it seemed to get no nearer. By the time I reached it, it had turned to red, so stopped and waited for vehicles to appear. None did; eventually I got green again, which was so dazzling I could only just make out the obstacles ahead.

That is fine during daylight hours, but why can't a dark-controlled dimming system be included? Can't be that difficult, surely?

Interesting thought. I wonder if any calculation has been made as to the amount of energy/money to be saved if everyone drove sensibly. Looking ahead to avoid excessive or unnecessary braking. Slowing down when approaching lights, as opposed to 'racing' them. Starting off from lights at a sensible and correct speed, knowing you will see the 'boy racers' at the next lights. All this waste of fuel and kinetic energy and wear and tear on vehicles defeats me. It just makes sense to drive sensibly. The savings in time, money and stress are incalculable. Just s thought. Cheers Concrete

Make of this what you will but over the same journeys area, ect driving I can achieve at least 10mpg more than SWMBO without a reduction in speed and journey times. (Dont let her know I said this but her driving makes me fell sick)