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What can rapid acceleration and heavy braking lead to?

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Reduced exhaust emissions

Increased road safety

Reduced pollution

Increased fuel consumption

← You're making an appointment and will have to travel a long distance. How should you plan for the journey? You're travelling on a motorway in England. You must stop when signalled to do so by which of these? →

The official DVSA guide to driving states:

Wherever possible, avoid rapid acceleration or heavy braking, as this leads to greater fuel consumption and more pollution.Driving smoothly can reduce fuel consumption by about 15%, as well as reducing wear and tear on your vehicle.

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