Our founders, Kym and Tiffany Wimberly, have built a legacy in education that prioritizes the individual needs of each student. This philosophy has been seamlessly carried over to ACT Qualified Driving Academy.
Here, we believe in a personalized, student-centered approach to learning, empowering our students to become responsible drivers who understand the importance of safety and courtesy on the road.
How Aggressive Driving Can Lower Gas Mileage by 10-40 Percent
There’s no denying that how you drive directly impacts your vehicle’s fuel consumption. Yes, you read it right! Your aggressive driving habits are silently digging a hole in your wallet. By examining these habits, we at ACT Qualified Driving Academy aim to shed light on how this overlooked aspect of driving affects your car’s gas mileage and, subsequently, your finances.
When you take to the roads, consider that every quick acceleration or hard brake doesn’t just influence the safety of your driving; it also decreases your vehicle’s fuel efficiency. Every time you press hard on that accelerator or brake pedal, your vehicle uses more fuel than it would with smooth and gradual changes in speed. This aggressive driving style, contrary to what many might think, doesn’t get you to your destination significantly faster, but it does increase your vehicle’s fuel consumption by an astounding 10-40%.
Aggressive driving isn’t limited to jackrabbit starts and abrupt stops; it also includes excessive idling, rapid acceleration, speeding, and hard braking. The impacts of these habits are far-reaching, and their effects on fuel efficiency are evident. Research by the U.S. Department of Energy suggests that sensible driving can reduce gas consumption by 5-33% at highway speeds and by 15-30% at city speeds.
On the highway, for instance, every 5 mph driven over 50 mph is like paying an additional $0.20 per gallon for gas, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Multiply this by the hundreds or thousands of miles you drive each year, and you’ll start to see how rapidly these costs can add up.
Moreover, aggressive driving leads to increased wear and tear on your vehicle, leading to more frequent maintenance and repair costs. This, combined with the additional fuel costs, means that aggressive driving habits are indeed costing you more money than you might think.
To combat these costs, consider adopting a smoother driving style. Gradual acceleration, maintaining a steady speed, and gentle braking can significantly improve your vehicle’s fuel efficiency, saving you money at the gas pump. Furthermore, keeping your vehicle well-maintained, with regular oil changes and tire rotations, can also help improve gas mileage.
Understanding the impact of your driving habits on your car’s fuel efficiency is the first step toward changing these habits. By adjusting your driving style and being more mindful on the road, you can save money, reduce your carbon footprint, and promote safer roads for everyone. As always, the team at ACT Qualified Driving Academy is here to help you develop safer, more efficient driving habits. We encourage you to join us in this journey towards smarter and more mindful driving for the sake of your wallet and our environment.
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