Ford teaches eco-friendly driving tactics
VOV.VN - Drivers can and should increase their fuel efficiency and reduce emissions of carbon and other pollutants by following an eco-friendly driving strategy, says the Ford Motor Company.
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For the past eight years, Ford has provided free training to some 10,000 young drivers in Vietnam teaching them eco-friendly driving techniques so that they not only drive safely— but in an environmentally friendly way.
On June 29, Ford Vietnam in collaboration with the National Traffic Safety Committee and the Asia Injury Prevention Foundation launched the ninth year of implementing the program.
“About 1,500 young drivers are expected to participate in the program this year,” said a Ford Vietnam representative at the launch.
This year, the program will focus on improving driving skills in foggy weather and specifically target young drivers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Among the many tactics Ford teaches are to keep the motorbike or auto properly maintained, tires pumped up, travel lightly, plan each travel and the timing, don’t idle but shut off the engine, slow down, keep it steady and go gadget free.
On the occasion, Ford announced the donation of US$10,000 (VND220 million) to the NTSC for a program to support victims and their families cope with the tragic aftereffects of traffic accidents.
