All UK drivers have been issued a speed bump warning. Motorists and road users who brake before driving over speed bumps while on UK roads could be ruining their fuel consumption, drastically. This is not to say you should drive over at full speed, however.
Experts at LQK Euro Car Parts explained that braking for every speed bump and then accelerating away could burn more fuel. This is because of the stop-start nature and frantically using the pedals is when “most fuel is used”. Thanks to a member of public flagging this massive hole in the speed bump on Bodmin Crescent.
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com/Si6ZI6327f — Cllr Wayne Dixon (@Wayne_Dixon) February 7, 2024 LQK Euro Car Parts said: “Acceleration and deceleration whilst driving can mean extra fuel is used, and this includes driving over speed bumps, so learning how to properly tackle them could save motorists a lot of money." The RAC recently found that diesel dropped to under 150p (150.13p) for the first time since early February, from 153.
74p. It now costs around £80 (£79.76) to fill up a 55-litre family car with petrol and £82.
57 for the diesel equivalent. LQK said: “Drivers can avoid unnecessary fuel consumption by driving at a constant speed and avoiding accelerating or braking too often in between speed bumps, which is when most fuel is used.” BookMyGarage commented: “If you are approaching a speed bump, try not to accelerate quickly or slam on the brak.
