If you’re gas price watcher in the Santa Clara County area, you’re aware that the current range is $3.85 to $4.39. It seems the good old days of cheap gasoline are long gone. Especially with commute times among the nation’s highest here in the San Francisco Bay Area, gasoline prices hitting record highs over the past couple years…has an ongoing significant impact on family budgets, travel plans and life in general. Here are some tips from AAA (American Automobile Association) on ways of lessening the pain at the pump.
- Tailgaters, Back Off! – Allowing more distance from the car in front of you, let’s you take your foot off the gas pedal to slow down instead of hitting the brakes harder than necessary. Gas Savings: 33% on highway & 5% around town.
- Drive the Speed Limit – Not only does it save gas…it’s SAFER! The U.S. Department of Energy reports that each 5 mph driven over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.24 per gallon for gas.
- Lead-foot to Feather-foot – Changing driver behavior can be challenging…but it’s also one of the most effective ways to conserve gasoline. The idea is…Instead of making quick starts and sudden stops, go easy on the gas and brake pedals. See a red light ahead?…don’t wait till the last second to brake!..you’ve gotta stop anyway. Conversely, when the light turns green, be a smooth operator and ease on down the road. Potential fuel savings…up to 33 percent, according to the The U.S. Department of Energy.
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