Green driving could not only help the environment but also save drivers up to €150 each year in wasted fuel. And, even in the era of satellite navigation and modern high tech engines, the research also shows that drivers are still wasting fuel due to poor journey planning.

Two thirds (60%) of drivers aren't aware that changing gear when revs are high can reduce fuel consumption and four in ten (40%) think that driving under 70km/hr (45mph) always saves fuel. A further one in ten (9%) drivers admits to checking their tyre pressure less than once a year with three quarters (77%) not aware that under-inflated tyres increase fuel consumption.

Research by the RAC in the UK has found that drivers are not sure which driving practices can save fuel. A tenth (9%) wrongly believe that braking regularly will reduce fuel consumption; nearly a sixth (14%) incorrectly think warming the engine up before moving off reduces fuel used; and over a quarter (27%) aren't aware that switching off air conditioning significantly reduces fuel used.

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