LeaseLoco conducted a survey of more than 1,000 people (1,016), and the results showed that 45% of driving respondents admitted to taxiing. Coasting is when the driver presses his foot on the clutch or gear lever to drive in an attempt to save gasoline. However, many drivers will be surprised to find that this is a wrong misunderstanding.
Potential fine: £1,000 fine (£2,500 for PCV or truck)/disqualification at discretion.
John Wilmot, CEO of LeaseLoco, a car rental comparison site, explains: “Due to the fuel system of most modern cars, taxiing is no longer conducive to energy efficiency.”
"When we go downhill in gear, our engine ECU detects that the throttle is not engaged and cuts off the fuel into the injector. We do not use fuel or use very little fuel when we go downhill in gear. However, when we are in neutral When going downhill, our engine and wheels will be disconnected. Since the car does not get the required rotational power from the wheels, instead of directly drawing power from the wheels, this forces a small amount of fuel to be delivered to the engine."
Driving in neutral gear is not only not an effective energy-saving driving technique, but also very dangerous because you cannot fully control the car in neutral gear. Article 122 of the Highway Law stipulates that "coasting" is a term used to describe a vehicle driving in neutral gear or with the clutch depressed. It can reduce the driver’s control because,
LeaseLoco explains below why you should never consider sliding:
You will wear your brakes faster
When driving in neutral, the driver becomes dependent on the mechanical brake due to the disengagement of the engine brake. This can wear out mechanical brakes faster. In addition, because you are more likely to drive faster than usual, as mentioned above, you will need more force to brake in the same stroke, which means that the brake discs and brake pads wear faster.
In the long run, stepping on the clutch and sliding will also cost you more
The release bearing is part of the clutch system, which disengages the engine when the clutch pedal is depressed. If the discarded bearing is under pressure for longer than required, you will need to replace it faster than usual. A faulty throw-out bearing requires disassembly of the entire clutch mechanism, so its cost may be much higher than many people expected.
Original research link: https://www.leaseloco.com/blog/the-potential-fines-and-vehicle-damage-of-coasting-in-neutral
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