With gas prices continuing to climb to historic highs and no\nsigns of stopping, now\u2019s the perfect time to think about ways to conserve fuel.\nAfter spending months with shutdowns and social distancing mandates in place,\nthe last thing most people are thinking about for the summer of 2022 is staying\nhome again. The summer season in New England is especially popular to get out\non road trips and see the beautiful landscapes up and down the east coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While reducing how much you drive, choosing alternatives like\ncarpooling or public transportation should certainly be practiced, there are\nthings you can do while you\u2019re driving that actually cuts down on how much gas\nyou burn through too. Here are our top 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the main reasons you may be burning through fuel so quickly is how heavy you are with your foot. Are you flooring it? Having to stop abruptly all the time? Not only is this dangerous driving, but it also burns through gas quickly. You should always stick to the posted speed limit and be aware of how smoothly you\u2019re braking, accelerating, and even cranking that A\/C as all of this can add up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Packing your car full of people, bags, and things may be your only option \u2013 but if you can avoid that, do so. No matter what kind of car your drive, if you are filling it to capacity it\u2019s going to have to work harder and will draw out more gas to work. Before hitting the road, get rid of anything you don\u2019t need in the car and you can save so much more gas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the easiest ways to waste gas, especially in the summer months, is to sit in the car with it idling. As it\u2019s running the motor, and cooling the car (if you have the A\/C on and the windows up) it\u2019s using up gas and adding to greenhouse emissions. It\u2019s best to turn the car off and get out if you have to wait for someone in a parking lot or want to use your phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we wait to see any possible changes with the current high fuel costs, it\u2019s important to start taking these steps while on the road. Cut costs, stay safe, and avoid accidents. Talk to an agent today about your auto insurance coverage in Connecticut.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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