Drivers told to keep bowl of water in passenger seat but some are left baffled

Drivers in England have been advised to place a 'bowl of water' on the front passenger seat. The move is a fuel-saving measure that could save you money.

Experts from ChooseMyCar.com have shared: "Keeping an open bowl of water on your passenger seat is a great deterrent for unnecessary acceleration and braking. If you hit the accelerator too hard, you'll see water pour out the sides; likewise, if you're driving too fast and braking hard you'll notice water on the seat."

They recommend using small cereal bowls filled with water about an inch from the top. They also suggest parking facing the morning sun during winter to reduce the time spent warming up the car or demisting the windscreen.

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Another tip is to use your garage as an actual garage, which can help maintain a better temperature for fuel economy. This could potentially reduce fuel consumption by minimising the need for air conditioning to heat or cool your car.

Vanarama issued supportive advice for the water bowl tricks, stating: "When you're driving, imagine there's a bowl of water on the seat next to you, that shouldn't spill. Braking gently, avoiding rushing through gears and keeping the speed at a reasonable level, can all help reduce the amount of fuel burnt on a journey," reports Birmingham Live.

Countering this, one motorist remarked: "Until a cat runs out and you need to brake suddenly. Then you've soaked your car and potentially launched water into your electrics! " A second jibed: "Whoever came up with this nonsense should have a bowl of water emptied over them!"

"A cereal bowl with water an inch from the top! It might just work if you're in a funeral cortege; some of us have places to go," a third sniped.

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