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Drivers in the UK have been warned that they risk a fine of £ 1,000 for a common action – inertia, according to DorsetEcho. The decision of the authorities is after consultation with experts that the movement of a neutral gear is completely meaningless. In this case, no fuel is saved and the car can even be damaged. And the risk of being fined is due to the fact that in this case drivers take risks because they do not control their car.
“It is not illegal to start your car by inertia, but if there is an accident in which you have no control over the vehicle, you are committing a violation. the driver’s control over the vehicle “, experts explain.
They are adamant that the generally accepted claim that momentum saves fuel is not true. When the vehicle is switched off at speed, the engine control unit reduces fuel supply. The engine and wheels themselves are disconnected from the system, which prevents fuel from entering the fuel injectors. Accordingly, the car does not have the necessary power and this increases the risk of getting into a dangerous situation.
A study in the UK shows that 45% of drivers surveyed resort to inertia. They believe that the car’s engine saves fuel when idling or in slow-moving traffic. However, most of them do not take into account the fact that when disconnecting from speed they rely only on the mechanical brake to reduce speed and this leads to its faster wear. Some drivers also admit that they keep the clutch pressed, which is also a prerequisite for future damage.
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