it seems most people will be staying put in the UK this year. Opting for staycations as opposed to international travel. Staycations can be fantastic and there are many brilliant places all over the UK to visit. However, it’s important for people to consider their environmental impact. Roads are likely to be extra busy, and you may be covering a lot of miles on your travels. So, how can you drive sustainably while on your staycation vacation?

Managing Your Speed

Managing your speed while driving is important obviously from a legal and safety standpoint, but also from an environmental one too. A higher engine speed will increase your fuel consumption, which is why it is important to manage your speed on motorways and always drive at or below the speed limit.

Switch Engine Off When Stationary

If you find yourself stuck in traffic, it is a good habit to start switching the engine off and avoid idling for too long. Obviously, you don’t need to do this every time you stop, but if you know you’re not going anywhere for a while, switching the engine off will reduce your impact and also save you money while travelling.

Avoid Warming Up The Engine

Similarly, you should avoid warming up the engine before setting off as this can be a massive waste of energy which is both bad for the environment and increase your running costs. Instead, simply wait until you are ready to go and then switch the engine on.

Maintain Tyre Pressure

In order for a car to work efficiently, the tyres need to be kept at the optimum pressure (found in the manual). Low tyre pressure can increase rolling distance and fuel consumption, so you should always check your pressure and top up if required before setting off on your holiday.

Choose An Eco-Friendly Car

Of course, you should also consider the type of car that you are driving. If you go for a car renowned for its eco-efficiency, you can make huge savings not just on your staycation while also massively reducing your environmental impact. Nowadays, there are many great electric and hybrid vehicles in every category to choose from and they are more affordable, so it can be a smart choice in the long term. On top of this, the charging infrastructure has grown so range anxiety is less of an issue.

These are just a few ways that you can be more sustainable while driving on your holidays (or generally). It is important for people to consider their environmental impact, especially when it comes to driving, and you will find that reducing your impact will give you peace of mind and will also help to lower your running costs too – so it is certainly worthwhile.