There are many different drivers on the road today. There are the aggressive, cautious, and defensive. There have been numerous articles endorsing the defensive driver from a safety perspective. This article aims to show the monetary benefits of driving this way.
With gas prices surpassing $4 a gallon and likely headed higher it is now evident that consumers will have to change their habits to cope with the increase costs. There are many solutions such as public transit, ride sharing, and biking. However not everyone can use these options and even when consolidating trips $4 + gas is going to effect the consumer.
While nothing can be done to assuage the increasing costs, the consumer can change the way they drive. I have read many tips for how to improve gas mileage and found that some have a significant impact while others are complete bunk. I have outlined the two biggest factors for increasing your cars mileage.
Maximum Speed:
Cars have an optimal operation speed. For many cars 55 mph is the fastest the car can travel while still providing efficient fuel economy. If you consistently drive 70 mph or 80 mph on the highway it is costing you more money.
Red Light / Green Light:
Have you seen that scene in Meet the Parents where Ben Stiller and Robert Dinero were flooring the car off each green light only to slam on their breaks right before a red light? This type of behavior puts stress on the engine and brakes, which will result in steep mechanic bills. Further this will give the driver the worst gas mileage. It is far better to accelerate slowly to get your car up to speed. Make sure to keep a good following distance from other cars so that you can anticipate a signal. The best mileage occurs if you are able to take the foot of the gas and coast up to a red light, if you time it right it may turn green before you get there and you can keep on going. You might just pull ahead of the person next to you who raced by you and had to hit the brakes hard into the signal.
As you can see the two factors I have outlined is not secret science. They are the overlooked obvious. You do not need to stress about your PSI in your ties, filling your gas on high or low at the station, or even using your AC. In some situations the AC is actually more efficient than the drag created from having your windows down. If you follow these driving habits not only will you save money, you will find you are more relaxed on the road as well.
Royce Anderson is a Real Estate Agent for Keller Williams Realty in Walnut Creek, California.
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