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Spinoff to my own "how fast do you drive..." post

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SweetestOfPeas
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Spinoff to my own "how fast do you drive..." post

would you slow down at all if you knew that driving more than 62 MPH costs you about 54 cents more a gallon than what you paid?

I read that on Yahoo a couple of weeks ago and now I can't find the article. Chat Icon so I am not sure how true it is...

Posted 4/23/08 7:47 PM
 
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Spinoff to my own "how fast do you drive..." post

I drive during very busy times & I truly think driving 62 would get me killed. I NEVER go over 70 & I'm constantly getting tailgated, high beams flashed & everything else now. I can't imagine going that much slower.
I've heard something like that too about the MPG/ speed

Posted 4/23/08 7:50 PM
 

HeatherRose
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Re: Spinoff to my own "how fast do you drive..." post

i read something about that too, generally if you go over 55 your car is using more gas

I don't slow down to conserve gas. I guess the little bit of $ thats wasted (since I don't really see it) isn't worth it.

I drive locally most of the time anyway, so I don't fall into that speed that often

Message edited 4/23/2008 7:51:16 PM.

Posted 4/23/08 7:50 PM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Spinoff to my own "how fast do you drive..." post

here's something similar to what I read a few weeks ago..

"Even if you're driving at a constant speed, going too fast wastes gas. Within the range of normal highway speeds, each 10 miles per hour faster will reduce your fuel economy by 15% to 20%, according to tests by Consumer Reports and Edmunds.com.

Going too slow isn't safe either but at least try to stay out of the left lane where the traffic is fastest, unless you really need to pass someone. Again, this can also keep you from getting a ticket.

Calm down in town: When not in highway traffic, take it easy on the pedals. Aggressive acceleration and hard braking waste an amazing amount of fuel. In testing by Edmunds.com, aggressive driving cut fuel economy by about 25%."

source

Posted 4/23/08 7:51 PM
 

MrsKelly
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Re: Spinoff to my own "how fast do you drive..." post

i would love to, because gas prices are killing me (i have to fill my truck every other day!) - but considering i waste 2 1/2 hours of my day driving, no i wouldn't slow down - one less minute in the car is one less minute.

Posted 4/23/08 8:44 PM
 
 

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