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How do you avoid wasting gas while driving?
I have a long commute to work and my car is a bit of a gas guzzler. I feel like I’m spending way too much on my daily drive, so I’d love to figure out a way to be more fuel efficient. How do you avoid wasting gas while driving?
Sara Brody · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It can certainly be frustrating when you realize you’re already running out of gas when it seems you just filled the tank! Luckily, there are some easy tips to follow so that you don’t waste gas while driving:
- Accelerate gently and slowly when possible
- Maintain a steady speed
- Anticipate traffic to avoid stopping and starting
- Avoid high speeds
- Coast to decelerate
If you follow those pointers and focus on maintaining a slow and steady speed when possible on the road, you should be able to cut down the amount of gas you’re using.
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