Millions of drivers warned over 'common traffic mistake' people make on the road Over the festive period around 21 million people hit the roads to visit friends and famiy for Christmas.
Avoid idling as this can consume around 0.8 litres of fuel per hour, and the constant acceleration and braking that drivers usually do in stop-and-go traffic increases consumption by nearly 90% on motorways.
Lucas Farnan, HGV recovery driver based in Widnes, said: “When driving around HGVs, remember they have larger blind spots than cars.
The common mistake many drivers make is leaving the car to idle in traffic, burning through their gas.
Will Pringle at Smith Bros the UK’s leading provider of pre-owned trucks and lorries, has shared his top tips for a stress-free journey home this Christmas.
