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Article #119: Avoid Sudden Stops and Drive the Speed Limit

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There are some rules you need to follow and running some errands in the meantime.
when you drive not only to avoid being There is no need to start your commute
caught on the wrong sides of the traffic home only to find that you are sitting in
rules but also to avoid spending more on traffic with your car idling.
your increasing fuel consumptions. If you are approaching a hill try to
There are some things you need to know accelerate before you reach the hill.
avoid any kind of traffic problems and This will help you to use up less gas
save yourself from frustration in the while you are climbing the hill in your
middle of the road. car.
When you are driving your vehicle you Remember to accelerate in a safe manner
should try to avoid braking suddenly or or you won't be able to use this gas
starting abruptly. Studies indicate that saving tip. You in no way want to put
when you brake gradually, start slowly, your life, or the lives of others, in any
and avoid those sudden stops that you can danger. If you drive at fast speeds using
increase your fuel consumption. Drive the wrong and often lower gears, you will
responsibly and with care to avoid these reduce your fuel economy by as much as 40
stops and starts. percent.
Make sure that you observe the speed If you are driving a standard vehicle
limit. Your gas mileage will decrease make sure that you know how to properly
rapidly when you travel at speeds over 60 operate the gears and know when to
mph. shift.This is one of the common mistakes
For every 5 mph that you drive over the that many drivers make. By paying more
60 mph mark you are adding an extra 10 attention to your driving techniques you
cents onto each gallon of gas that you will find that you can reduce some of
purchase. your fuel costs.
Keep in mind that you will be using at Try to avoid the habit of keeping your
least 20 percent more gas when you are foot on the brake, even lightly, when you
traveling at 70 mph than you would are driving. When you rest your foot on
driving at 55 mph. the brake you use more gas than you would
If there are other family members in your otherwise and you also will wear out your
home that drive, particularly younger brakes much sooner. If you find that you
drivers, make sure that you keep them are keeping your foot on the brake
aware of the higher fuel costs that are without being aware of it you can try
associated with driving too fast and too sticking a reminder note to yourself on
much over the recommended speed limit the dashboard of your car. Start paying
that is posted. attention to your driving habits to see
If at all possible try to anticipate the how important they are and to see how
driving conditions that you will be efficiently you drive.
taking on your route. If you know the So, now you know how to drive better,
traffic is heavy on a certain road try to when to push the brakes and when and how
take an alternate route. This also to stop the car. And driving the car on
applies to driving conditions that may the speed limits can save you not only
cause you to tailgate or practice some your gas cost but can also help you
other inefficient driving procedures. avoids accidents that it can cause.
The cleaner and smoother that your There are always other alternatives to
driving is the more fuel costs you will avoid traffic problems and cut your fuel
save. Take the time to plan your driving costs. This all depends on where and when
routes accordingly. You'll find that in you drives you car. Try to avoid rush
the long run you're saving yourself hour as much as possible. These can both
frustration as well as money. saves you time and fuel even the
If at all possible you should try to possibility of frustration.
avoid driving during peak rush hours. Accelerating before reaching the hills
When the traffic is crawling along you'll and doing it safely can put you in a safe
be wasting gas and creating wear and tear side. Right time to accelerate the gear
on your car. with smooth driving can saves your life
If you are heading home on a Friday night from possible dangers. So better be
and know that your commute home is going prepared when you are driving or riding
to be one long slow crawl you may want to way to the hilly roads.
consider staying close to where you work






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