When it comes to driving this summer, the key towards enjoying and saving on gas lies on how you prepare and plan each trip. Many are told to follow the Ecodriving approach, though some of us have different assumptions regarding it.

It is a fact that we all have to conserve and improve our driving ways. Some just consider the use of gas a means of being eco-friendly. But seriously, it goes way beyond that. It also means covering the little things, most of which we take for granted.

EcoDriving helps a lot when fuel savings are concerned. And for the summer, here are some tips to remind people about eco-friendly driving once they hit the roads with their cars or RVs:

• Turn the engine off when waiting at a curb to save more than half a gallon of fuel for every hour that would have been spent idling.
• Tire pressure changes an average of one PSI for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit change in temperature, so maintaining proper tire pressure can improve gas mileage by about 3 percent. This can earn drivers a free tank of gas every year.
• Avoid rapid starts and stops. This is not only safe, but it can save more than $1 per gallon, according to the U.S. EPA. While improving fuel economy by up to 33 percent.

These may seem like common and simple tips but practicing them is different. Be aware of your driving prowess. Being and eco-friendly driver can save more for you than it can for society.

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(Source) Press