If you are like many, the rising cost of gasoline may have you and your family in a financial crunch. Whether its getting back and forth to work, on weekend getaways or just to the grocery store, you will be glad to know that there are several ways to save money when it comes to your necessary commutes.
Carpool. If you live near colleagues who just happen to be traveling to work at the same time as you, it may be a good idea to carpool and save on the cost of gasoline. For instance, one colleague can drive one week and another the next. Depending on how many people you are commuting with, you could save a significant amount of money on gasoline costs and general everyday wear on your vehicle.
Drive slow. The harder your vehicle has to work, the more gasoline it will use. Not only is driving cautiously the safest thing to do, but its also an economical choice. When you accelerate and/or brake quickly, you will use more gasoline. Therefore, avoiding sudden actions could save you some extra bucks on the highway.
Scale down. We all know that some automobiles use more gasoline than others, so scaling down to a smaller vehicle will help you to save at the pump....