driving smart
Other Ways to Save on Car Expenses
One way to save on gas and repairs is to drive less. Which of these strategies will help you effectively accomplish this goal?
- Do errands in several short trips.
- Combine as many errands as possible into a longer trip?
- Mount a rack on the top of your car, so you can carry home as many groceries as possible at one time.
"B" is correct. Several short trips taken from a cold start use twice as much fuel as a longer trip covering the same distance when the engine is warm. The rack's weight will cancel out any gas savings you get carrying more groceries. Also consider carpooling, using public transportation, or working from home.
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