Driver slower...save $$

[Jaded]

While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.

As a rule of thumb, you can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 60 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas.

Observing the speed limit is also safer.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/driveHabits.shtml

[emily_hope]

Thanks for the info. Gonna share it with my lead foot hubby LOL!

[Jenna]

sigh. people still drive all crazy out here in San Diego. With the price of gas these days, you'd think people would slow down.