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If you're hitting the road for your holiday travel, here are a few road trip tips from DriveSmartChallenge.org to save you money while you're on the road:
- It's A Drag. Avoid carrying items on your vehicle‘s roof. A loaded roof rack or carrier increases weight and aerodynamic drag, which can cut mileage by 5%. Place items inside the trunk whenever possible to improve your fuel economy.
- Decrease Your Speed. Speeding costs! Gas mileage usually decreases rapidly above 60 mph. Each five miles per hour over 60 mph is like paying an additional 20 cents per gallon for gas.
- Use Overdrive Gear. If available, use your vehicle‘s overdrive gear to reduce engine speed, which will enable you to save gas and reduce engine wear.
- Turn Down the Air. Operating the air conditioner on "Max" can reduce mpg by 5-25% compared to not using it.
- Use Cruise Control. Cruise control cuts fuel consumption by maintaining a steady speed during highway driving.
For more info: Find more money and gas saving road trip tips at DriveSmartChallenge.org.
For any road trip, you can check the road conditions and weather reports along the way at safetravelusa.com.
This story is part of a series about traveling with your family for the holidays. Stories include:
Safety guide for hotel rooms & relatives' homes
Best travel gear
Best travel pillows
Travel CDs for kids
Travel toys for babies and toddlers
Teaching kids about traveling
Safety guide for hotel rooms & relatives' homes
Best travel gear
Best travel pillows
Travel CDs for kids
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Check out all my stories on going places with your family HERE.
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