Are you a Eco Driver?

amit · 3rd February 2007, 12:16

We all know about the UN report on global warming and whether we like it or not, cars are a source of pollution and have a hand in damaging our planet. Take the quiz by clicking on the link below to know if you are a eco driver.

How green a driver are you?

I scored 4 out of 8! This is the thrashing I got:

Quote:

Lexus GS450-H

Hmm not bad, like our Opposition Leader, you can talk the talk, but how much of it is just to impress? You definitely could do better

I wonder what the Lexus GS450-H means. Are they recommending me to buy that car?!

In related news, starting 2008, UK is all set to join the Netherlands in introducing the Green Test. Drivers appearing for their licence tests will have to pass the Green Test (i.e.) prove that they can drive in a fuel efficient way to get their hands on their coveted driving licence. Thank God we live in India! We have it so much easier!

Full Story: The Observer UK.

EDIT: Took the test again and fared much better. Scored 6 out of 8!

Quote:

Bicycle

Get you, eco-driver. In fact, we'd be surprised if you own a car at all, no doubt you've already traded it in for a bicycle and given the profits to a tree-planting outfit.

Improved my scores but got demoted from a Lexus GS450-H to a Bicycle!

Dippy · 3rd February 2007, 12:24

I got a 5 out of 8.. pretty close to you Amit

normally_crazy · 3rd February 2007, 12:27

6/8 first attempt - woohoo

major · 3rd February 2007, 12:35

Got 5/8, better than 3 in first attempt where there was a Tractor!!

satish_appasani · 3rd February 2007, 12:42

I got 5/8...........

Shan2nu · 3rd February 2007, 12:45

6/8. I don't think this test proves anything, it's just for time pass.

Driving conditions vary from place to place. So, a certain driving style might get you good FE in one country but it maynot be helpful in another.

Shan2nu

iraghava · 3rd February 2007, 13:52

Well I got 3/8 & this tip:

"Chelsea tractor
Oh dear, oh dear it's not looking good for your green credentials and at this rate you'll embarrass yourself in the new driving test when it comes in. You definitely need to read up on eco-driving"

low_bass_makker · 3rd February 2007, 14:02

I got 5/8...................................

moralfibre · 3rd February 2007, 14:02

I got 3/8 in the first attempt and then a 6/8 on take two.

faithless_1984 · 3rd February 2007, 14:03

well i got 5/8 in the first attempt.....

sajo · 3rd February 2007, 14:07

Uhh ohh...3/8 for me too!

abhijitvp · 3rd February 2007, 14:08

I Got 6/8 in the first attempt

netarchie · 3rd February 2007, 14:55

I got 6/8.. i answered wrong for, the move to 5th gear and the Tyre Underinflated question.

sreenivass · 3rd February 2007, 16:19

5/8 here too, second attempt was 7/8.

danlalan · 3rd February 2007, 17:37

4/8 for me....and worse on the second attempt..2/8...chelsea tractor for me too...

3rd February 2007, 12:24	#2
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	I got a 5 out of 8.. pretty close to you Amit
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3rd February 2007, 12:27	#3
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	6/8 first attempt - woohoo Last edited by normally_crazy : 3rd February 2007 at 12:46. Reason: Highlighting
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3rd February 2007, 12:35	#4
major BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 53 Thanked: 0 Times	Got 5/8, better than 3 in first attempt where there was a Tractor!!
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3rd February 2007, 12:42	#5
satish_appasani Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 104 Times View My Garage	I got 5/8...........
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3rd February 2007, 12:45	#6
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	6/8. I don't think this test proves anything, it's just for time pass. Driving conditions vary from place to place. So, a certain driving style might get you good FE in one country but it maynot be helpful in another. Shan2nu
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3rd February 2007, 13:52	#7
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Well I got 3/8 & this tip: "Chelsea tractor Oh dear, oh dear it's not looking good for your green credentials and at this rate you'll embarrass yourself in the new driving test when it comes in. You definitely need to read up on eco-driving"
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3rd February 2007, 14:02	#8
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	I got 5/8...................................
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3rd February 2007, 14:02	#9
moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,443 Thanked: 13,955 Times	I got 3/8 in the first attempt and then a 6/8 on take two.
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3rd February 2007, 14:03	#10
faithless_1984 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,575 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	well i got 5/8 in the first attempt..... Last edited by faithless_1984 : 3rd February 2007 at 14:05.
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3rd February 2007, 14:07	#11
sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	Uhh ohh...3/8 for me too!
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3rd February 2007, 14:08	#12
abhijitvp BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 152 Thanked: 48 Times View My Garage	I Got 6/8 in the first attempt
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3rd February 2007, 14:55	#13
netarchie BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 397 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	I got 6/8.. i answered wrong for, the move to 5th gear and the Tyre Underinflated question.
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3rd February 2007, 16:19	#14
sreenivass BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore India Posts: 932 Thanked: 44 Times View My Garage	5/8 here too, second attempt was 7/8.
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3rd February 2007, 17:37	#15
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 262 Times View My Garage	4/8 for me....and worse on the second attempt..2/8...chelsea tractor for me too...
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