Save Money, Don’t Drive Like a Maniac
In view of the high gas prices, I thought I’d post this little tidbit:
Did you know that aggressive driving with jack rabbit starts and hard braking at traffic signals will save about 2 ½ minutes on a 60-mile trip? The same driving cuts fuel efficiency by 39 percent.
I have no idea what assumptions this is based on, but it’s food for thought.
[Source: Akron Beacon Journal]
Published on April 24th, 2006 - 4 Comments
Filed under: Automotive, Energy
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The difference is much more significant on freeway. Going 85 instead of 65 saves 13 min on 60 mile trip, which could matter in some cases.
Comment by Andy — Apr 26th 2006 @ 9:45 pmPeople are always in too much of a rush. Relax a bit and save money. That’s a nice combination.
Comment by SavingAdvice — Apr 30th 2006 @ 2:08 amExactly I can never understand why when im next to someone at a traffic lights they have to pull away fast.. 1 minute down the road i overtake them after slowly pulling away.. whats the point.. you waste all that gas.. just so it can appear that you have a fast car..
its like the tortoise and the hare.. in the end i usually overtake them after building up to the speed..
And I save gas
Comment by Creditnine.com — May 3rd 2007 @ 2:03 pm