Think twice before you drive! Make sure you feel good, your car is okay, and the weather is safe. If you're not sure about any of these, don't drive. It's better to be safe than sorry.
Avoid starting your vehicle unnecessarily. A large burst of pollutants is emitted when a cold engine is started.
Turn off your vehicle if parked more than 10 seconds. Even in cold weather, vehicle engines warm up within 30 seconds.
Obey the speed limits. Driving at high speed uses more fuel and increases your chances of a serious collision.
On the freeway, use your vehicle’s overdrive gear and cruise control for better fuel efficiency.
Remove unnecessary weight from your vehicle, such as heavy baggage, wet snow and winter sand or salt.
Maintain your vehicle’s aerodynamics. Remove roof racks and compartments when not in use. At high speeds, use your vents instead of opening the windows.
Use your vehicle’s air conditioning wisely. Use your windows and vents in city and stop-and-go traffic. At high speeds, using your air conditioning is usually more fuel efficient than opening your windows and reducing the vehicle’s aerodynamics.
Don’t “top-off” the tank when refueling. Spilled fuel releases harmful vapours.
