daz6215 wrote:Just wanting some advice guys, Im putting a presentation together on eco driving for LGV's and PCV's, what sort of content do you think would be interesting to see? any ideas?
Now you have the right person to answer you - ME
Truck driver for over 20 years
LGV instructor for 2 years
IAM senior obs for cars and trucks for over 10 years
Firstly, forget SAFED - it puts economy ahead of safety
Gearing down when slowing is the most common fuel wastage as many drivers have not been taught to use the brakes to slow and the gears to go - works on a fully laden 44 tonner when going from 50mph in gear 8 (top of high range) on a dual and taking a roundabout at 15mph in gear 3 or 4 (low range) - just one gear change required and dipping clutch as necessary to stop stalling.
Autos take care of themselves- don't mess with them - the designers have sorted this out.
Apart from steep uphills then change up when the rev band is just over the green bit on the counter.
Miss out unnecessary gears when changing up if possible.
Be in a flexible gear if accelerator sense or exhaust braking can be used instead of main brakes.
If on a road with the above not needed then choose a gear that puts the rev counter into the lower green band.
Good forward planning to ease off early instead of braking even if it means leaving a large area of tarmac in front.