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Five driving habits that quietly decide your fuel bill
Cruise control usage, idling, harsh acceleration, anticipation and gear discipline explain most of the spread between your best and worst drivers.
The spread is the opportunity
In a typical fleet the difference between the top and bottom quartile of drivers is 8–12% in fuel consumption on comparable routes. That spread is not a technology problem — it is a habit problem.
The five habits
| Habit | What to score |
|---|---|
| Cruise control | Share of eligible kilometres |
| Idling | Idle minutes per 100 km |
| Harsh acceleration | Events per 100 km |
| Anticipation | Coasting / roll-out share |
| Speed discipline | Time above the economical band |
Score them, publish them weekly, and the spread starts closing on its own.