Britain has the most fuel-efficient drivers among Europe's main motoring nations, according to a continent-wide survey.
British motorists drive at around 62% of possible fuel efficiency, a better figure than those achieved by drivers in Germany, France, Italy and Spain, the survey by the Fiat motor company showed.
The British driving style is built around "exceptionally smooth and thoughtful handling of gears", according to the survey which was based on responses from more than 5,000 drivers.
The survey, also based on data from half a million European car journeys, found the British are masters of gear changes.
The Germans accelerate too forcefully but do well at maintaining speed once they have it, while the French brake gently but are not so good at handling gears, yet readily adopt fuel-saving, gear-change techniques.
The Italians have the most trouble maintaining an average speed and slowing down gently.
The Spanish, although bottom of the five-nation eco driving table, are best at learning new driving techniques.
The survey also found that the Germans have the best road system, with cars having to stop due to congestion or traffic lights for an average of only six minutes per day.
The average time that cars have to stop per day in Britain and France is eight minutes, with the Italians stopped for nine minutes and the Spanish for 10 minutes.
Average traffic speeds in Germany, Britain and France are 21mph, while the figure for Italy and Spain is 19mph.
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