Long journeys do not always have to mean more money spent on fuel, and depending on your route, you may be able to save a significant amount of money. If you’re driving on a motorway, then it can be beneficial to leave earlier, and keep your vehicle at a steady speed so the revs are low and less fuel is needed.

If you have a vehicle that’s built to handle high speeds, then you may find that your revs are quite low, but small tips can benefit any driver. For example, if you change into a high gear earlier, then less fuel will be used, while you should always aim to keep your car moving, instead of having to brake, come to a stop and rev up again to get going.

Fuel economy will always be an issue if you regularly drive long distance, but if you use high gears as often as possible you may just see a big difference in fuel.