Driving test candidates to be quizzed on environment impacts of motoring

Fri 09 February 2007 View all news

Learner drivers will need to answer questions about the environmental impacts of cars in order to pass their driving test after September 3 this year. From that date the UK driving test will feature multiple choice questions examining candidates on subjects from smarter driving (eco-driving) techniques to the emissions and safety impacts of higher speeds.

According to a report in The Times, the Driving Standards Agency is considering assessing a candidate’s ability to use a minimum amount of fuel in the driving test.  In tests conducted by the agency, motorists trained in eco-driving reduced their fuel consumption by an average of 8.5 per cent.

The key elements of eco-driving are driving as smoothly as possible, avoiding harsh and aggressive acceleration and braking. The Driving Standards Agency says that eco-driving is also safer because it involves adhering to speed limits.

 

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