TIPS ON GASOLINE USAGE

SAVINGS TIPS ON GASOLINE USAGE

1.Do not race your engine once started. Wait until the engine has warned up. Warming up the engine by driving gives you better gasoline economy.
2.Avoid jack-rabbit starts, take-off and sudden stops. Gradual acceleration saves gas and car wear and tear.
3.Keep proper air pressure in tires. Incorrect tire pressure reduces gasoline mileage, wears out tires faster and makes vehicle handling difficult.
4.Shift to high gear as soon as you can and stay there as long as you can. Low-gear speed consumes much more fuel than high gear speed.
5.Preferably use smaller cars. Smaller engines usually give better economy.
6.Plan your trips. Avoid congested routes and cover as many errands as possible in a single trip.
7.Avoid parking in the sun. Gas evaporates rapidly when exposed to hot weather.
8.Use car pools and other public transport vehicles.
9.Eliminate unneeded cargoes and fuel consuming loads.
10.Do not fill your gas tank to the brim. Allow for expansion to avoid wastage.

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Defensive driving

often defined as preventing crashes before they occur, it is the demonstration of an attitude, awareness and driving skills such as:

•Stay alert and keep eyes moving so that you can keep track of what is happening at all times;
•Look for trouble spots developing around you;
•Have a plan of action if the other driver does the wrong thing; and
•Know that the law requires drivers to protect each other from their own mistakes.

A Defensive Driver must:

•Be able to keep a safe driving record.
•Have a positive attitude on road safety.
•Be physically and mentally fit to drive.
•Have received proper training before driving.
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