Your driving style can have a significant impact on the amount of fuel you use. Remember the following:

• Know the correct starting procedure for your car. Don't race a cold engine to warm it up or allow it to idle for an extended time. Avoid rapid acceleration until the engine temperature is in the normal range. The engine will warm up faster under a light load, and emissions equipment will begin to function sooner.
  
  
• Maintain steady speeds for the best fuel economy. A car uses extra fuel when it accelerates.
  
  
• Minimize the need to brake by anticipating traffic conditions. Be alert for slowdowns and red lights ahead of you, and decelerate by coasting whenever possible.
  
  
• Travel at moderate speeds on the open road. Higher speeds require more fuel to overcome air resistance. Remember, however, speeds slower than the flow of traffic can create a traffic hazard.
  
  
• Use the air conditioner conservatively. Most air conditioners have an economy or recirculation setting that reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Both settings can reduce the air-conditioning load—and save gas.