UK drivers could face a £1,000 fine for common faults in cars

motorist Coasting their car while idling could face a four-figure fine for believing that a common driving myth.

Many believe that rolling your car saves gas, but it doesn’t and can damage your vehicle.

It also puts you in danger a £1,000 fine due to drivers who are believed not to be in control of their car.

It’s not specifically illegal to drive your car downhill, but if an accident occurs and you’re not in full control of your vehicle, you risk committing a criminal offense.

Rule 122 of the Highway Code states: “Coast, a term used to describe a vehicle coasting or driving with the clutch depressed, may affect driver control.”

Motorists could be fined or even disqualified by police if the driver is warned as out of control of the car LeasingLoco.

John Wilmot, Managing Director of LeasingLocosaid: “When we drive downhill with the gear engaged, our engine control unit recognizes that the accelerator pedal is not pressed and prevents fuel from entering the injectors.

“We use little or no fuel when driving downhill in gear. However, when we coast downhill, our engine and wheels become separated.

“This forces a small amount of fuel to be sent to the engine as the car is not getting the torque it needs from the wheels, rather than getting that power directly from the wheels.”