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eLearning Series:
Gas Prices Are Outrageous,
Save Me Some Money!
( 13 pages )
41.
Drive the speed limit
Make sure that
you observe the speed limit. Your gas mileage will decrease
rapidly when you travel at speeds over 60 mph.
For every 5 mph
that you drive over the 60 mph mark you are adding an extra
10 cents onto each gallon of gas that you purchase.
Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml
Keep in mind that you will be using at least 20 percent more
gas when you are traveling at 70 mph than you would driving
at 55 mph.
If there are other
family members in your home that drive, particularly younger
drivers, make sure that you keep them aware of the higher fuel
costs that are associated with driving too fast and too much
over the recommended speed limit that is posted.

Source: www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml
42.
Anticipate driving conditions
If at all possible
try to anticipate the driving conditions that you will be taking
on your route. If you know the traffic is heavy on a certain
road try to take an alternate route.
This also applies to driving conditions that may cause you to
tailgate or practice some other inefficient driving procedures.
The cleaner and
smoother that your driving is the more fuel costs you will save.
Take the time to plan your driving routes accordingly. You’ll
find that in the long run you’re saving yourself frustration
as well as money.
43.
Avoid rush hour
If at all possible
you should try to avoid driving during peak rush hours. When
the traffic is crawling along you’ll be wasting gas and creating
wear and tear on your car.
If you are heading
home on a Friday night and know that your commute home is going
to be one long slow crawl you may want to consider staying close
to where you work and running some errands in the meantime.
There is no need to start your commute home only to find that
you are sitting in traffic with your car idling.
44.
Accelerate before hills
If you are approaching
a hill try to accelerate before you reach the hill. This will
help you to use up less gas while you are climbing the hill
in your car.
Remember to accelerate
in a safe manner or you won’t be able to use this gas saving
tip. You in no way want to put your life, or the lives of others,
in any danger.
45. Avoid fast driving
in lower gears
If you drive at
fast speeds using the wrong and often lower gears, you will
reduce your fuel economy by as much as 40 percent.
If you are driving
a standard vehicle make sure that you know how to properly operate
the gears and know when to shift.
This is one of
the common mistakes that many drivers make. By paying more attention
to your driving techniques you will find that you can reduce
some of your fuel costs.
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