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Graysharky Rookie Author Toronto Posts:18 Points:51,055 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2012 5:14:39 PM Ignore Graysharky Report Abuse When looking at vehicles ahead, Do you let off the gas pedal when you see traffic in front is slowing? Do you let your vehicle slow down when you notice a traffic light has changed or will be red when you arrive at the intersection? or . . . . . . . . . . . Are you one of those that step from gas to brake at the last moment and step on the brake pedal even if there is no reason to ride the brake?!?! Hey YOU! YES you! Please .......... Let off the throttle to slow down your vehicle especially on the highway. Avoid using your brakes unless necessary, Don't drag your brakes while driving along and PLEASE for everyone sake. STOP Racing from throttle to brake, use a little common sense and you will notice lower fuel & repair costs!

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When looking at vehicles ahead, Do you let off the gas pedal when you see traffic in front is slowing? Do you let your vehicle slow down when you notice a traffic light has changed or will be red when you arrive at the intersection?

or . . . . . . . . . . .

Are you one of those that step from gas to brake at the last moment and step on the brake pedal even if there is no reason to ride the brake?!?!

Hey YOU! YES you! Please ..........
Let off the throttle to slow down your vehicle especially on the highway.
Avoid using your brakes unless necessary, Don't drag your brakes while driving along and PLEASE for everyone sake. STOP Racing from throttle to brake, use a little common sense and you will notice lower fuel & repair costs!

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dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2013 9:32:41 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse One Great benefit also is Foresight may keep you alive longer,Hopefully if it's a Jungle Day out there or not,savings is secondary ...for that next day..... myop Tarzan... Luck ?
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,385 Points:1,120,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 2, 2013 9:09:17 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse yes
cozak Sophomore Author New Hampshire Posts:129 Points:249,765 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 1, 2013 9:45:08 PM Ignore cozak Report Abuse I am always vigilant of of my surroundings and am pretty good at anticipating moves of other drivers
xbAG Veteran Author California Posts:382 Points:210,390 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 3:16:44 PM Ignore xbAG Report Abuse I ALWAYS look ahead n around at the surrounding traffic.
thebrohta167 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,466 Points:235,315 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 12:27:16 PM Ignore thebrohta167 Report Abuse yes of course, save fuel and aggravationl; as well a wear and tear
duanewilliams Rookie Author Fort Worth Posts:18 Points:702,735 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 10:26:41 AM Ignore duanewilliams Report Abuse I look ahead and coast to a stop (in gear) whenever possible.
hyeglenn Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,070 Points:598,930 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2013 10:11:44 AM Ignore hyeglenn Report Abuse All the time, we must drve defensively.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 7:38:46 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Of cource,it's very simple,easy,rewarding,= savings.
russells350 Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,876 Points:604,345 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 7:36:50 AM Ignore russells350 Report Abuse no
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,299 Points:688,505 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 5:49:32 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse yes
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,385 Points:1,120,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 26, 2013 2:11:50 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Always
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:388,055 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 10:18:47 PM Ignore chipote Report Abuse My brakes last 100 k miles or more because I brake very little
GrumpyCat Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,603 Points:788,325 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 12:36:45 PM Ignore GrumpyCat Report Abuse Yes, I watch and anticipate a long distance ahead. I see no point in driving faster than 38 MPH in a 45 zone to approach a traffic light for which I know I will have to stop. At night I drive looking beyond my headlights. The small illuminated patch in front is insufficient, but its my observation that far too many drive only on the contents of the bright patch. These are the same idiots in perpetual pursuit of brighter and brighter headlights "to see better". I think headlights need to be dim enough to be able to see outside the patch. Your eyes need to be in night vision mode.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 11:49:58 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I've noticed that most drivers accellerate to do lane changes,but I often do it by no accelling,admitedly sometimes that isn't possible,works for me to advoad stale traffic. The zip zip stuff uses extra fuel using zoom zoom stuff by downshifting. Watching farther ahead,helps make correct decisions then advoading the Zoom zoom loss in mileage,don't get reckless,wreckless,etc. You probably won't be using the 3 - 4 second rule at this either. GLk !
Skyjunky Veteran Author Portland Posts:482 Points:89,445 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 9:49:20 AM Ignore Skyjunky Report Abuse Of course ..........Common sense!!!!!!!!!!!!
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:553 Points:227,545 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Feb 25, 2013 9:13:08 AM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse Of course. As the driver's ed teacher said, "Aim high in steering."
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,589 Points:2,702,910 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 22, 2013 7:40:28 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse you have to be watching ahead
Snowchoux Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,003 Points:145,635 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Feb 16, 2013 8:18:39 AM Ignore Snowchoux Report Abuse Sometimes
lil_ebb Sophomore Author Virginia Beach Posts:100 Points:61,940 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2013 1:01:03 PM Ignore lil_ebb Report Abuse yes because they can't drive in VA
Saab93turbo Veteran Author Washington Posts:485 Points:85,235 Joined:Dec 2012	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2013 12:04:22 PM Ignore Saab93turbo Report Abuse It is very important to look far, far ahead, as far as the eye can see to drive safely. Don't just stare at the car ahead of you.
IAMCANADIAN73 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,385 Points:1,120,850 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2013 6:37:44 AM Ignore IAMCANADIAN73 Report Abuse Yep
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:792 Points:205,825 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Feb 11, 2013 3:13:29 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse no
xbAG Veteran Author California Posts:382 Points:210,390 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 10:28:34 PM Ignore xbAG Report Abuse I keep my eyes on the road and all the cars around me. tend to go with the flow. moving to the other lane when the drivers around me seem weird.
2amy Champion Author Fresno Posts:1,714 Points:604,905 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 9:09:32 PM Ignore 2amy Report Abuse 90 percent of the time.
Hanski All-Star Author Modesto Posts:509 Points:186,860 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 9:35:10 AM Ignore Hanski Report Abuse yes
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,052 Points:799,320 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 9:04:10 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Yes I do particularily when you see some one texting and not paying attention to the road...
RalphHightower Champion Author South Carolina Posts:3,299 Points:688,505 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 6:03:40 AM Ignore RalphHightower Report Abuse yes
chipote Champion Author Washington Posts:1,274 Points:388,055 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Feb 1, 2013 4:27:11 AM Ignore chipote Report Abuse Yes
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2013 6:04:52 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Going with the flow today means not enough distance between vehicles on a reg basis even good weather. Then you have the same for the more severe wet,snow,fog,rain,slush. One mistake by anyone in that crowd results in a possible pile-up of up to 50 vehicles. The problem is not that all those vehicles don't have good brakes,it's more like they don't have enough time to get slowed or stopped for the one,maybe two,three,etc. that Goofed not a big GOOF just a little goof,no-one does that do they? Everywhere you drive today just look at the ones ahead,ones coming around,tailgating,wanting their vehicle to not have any other driver/vehicle ahead of theirs,Seems that way! The Bunch up at highway speeds,any lane doesn't matter,because that safety time interval gets lost BIG Time I know I'm not the only driver that sees this,so with those hurried attitudes while driving,comes a cost, adverse weather doesn't help,but for every 5 drivers out there doing right there seems 30 that are either un-aware or make up their own rules. Forsight slips,Trains stay connected with their trailers behind linked together,highway vehicles,need distance! I really think it's the vehicles fault,think about it,since the earlier days of exhaust gas recycleasation ,now the vehicles all want to smell each one's tail-pipe gases maybe... BunnyHop style...
Houckster Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,340 Points:693,335 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Jan 31, 2013 1:21:18 PM Ignore Houckster Report Abuse One poster writes: Yes as long as it does not interfere with the flow of traffic. It does no good to creep up to the light and stack up vehicles behind you, frustrating other drivers. Go with the flow when you have to. _____ I do this pretty consistently and I have seldom had anyone give me any grief. Of course, there's always the first time.
twt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,724 Points:996,660 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jan 30, 2013 4:06:19 AM Ignore twt Report Abuse I drive defensively. I think it comes from the many years, riding a motorcycle. I always watch traffic ahead, beside and behind me.
Greenrancher All-Star Author Indianapolis Posts:553 Points:227,545 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 29, 2013 1:04:40 PM Ignore Greenrancher Report Abuse Yes as long as it does not interfere with the flow of traffic. It does no good to creep up to the light and stack up vehicles behind you, frustrating other drivers. Go with the flow when you have to.
dgsteven All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:792 Points:205,825 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2013 3:08:57 AM Ignore dgsteven Report Abuse no
beachd8 All-Star Author Orange County Posts:749 Points:113,785 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 7:46:30 PM Ignore beachd8 Report Abuse Driving with hindsight is good . . . it keeps local tow truck drivers and collision repair shops busy!
atdes Rookie Author San Jose Posts:17 Points:113,090 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 2:44:42 PM Ignore atdes Report Abuse a lot of great advise, I can only hope that majority of drivers on the road are like everyone in here. Hindsight seems to be very much the norm on the road.
Jbart Rookie Author Ontario Posts:20 Points:133,950 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Jan 17, 2013 6:35:12 AM Ignore Jbart Report Abuse All good advice, I'm a truck driver and I even slow down when I see a car approaching a stop sign from a sidestreet because the majority of them see a truck, speed up, and run the stop sign. I don't see the point of tangling with these impatient people, even though I would be deemed to have the right of way most employers call these avoidable accidents, putting me in line for suspension or firing. And there's all the paperwork!
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,040 Points:2,446,600 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 8:10:49 PM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse Of course.
gassiedawgs Rookie Author Milwaukee Posts:23 Points:985 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 7:18:55 PM Ignore gassiedawgs Report Abuse Worked for Big Brown for many years as a delivery driver....I always keep my eyes way ahead...has probably saved me hundreds in gas and even more on brake jobs! I love getting behind someone who doesnt drive like that and challenge myself to not have to brake at all even though they are slamming them on every 30 seconds! Makes the time spent in the traffic jams go faster!
medic6133 Champion Author New York Posts:1,120 Points:215,515 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 6:11:35 PM Ignore medic6133 Report Abuse Without a doubt.
BlueberryFocus All-Star Author Rochester Posts:553 Points:128,760 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jan 16, 2013 4:54:35 PM Ignore BlueberryFocus Report Abuse Yes, I react to traffic conditions ahead long before I get there - it saves gas.
tjts1 Rookie Author Orange County Posts:14 Points:1,255 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 5:14:44 PM Ignore tjts1 Report Abuse NO! I only use hindsight.
hotuna Rookie Author Ventura Posts:7 Points:25,415 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jan 15, 2013 12:54:52 PM Ignore hotuna Report Abuse When going out of town, I use gas buddy to look at prices on my route. Filling before I need to saves.
xbAG Veteran Author California Posts:382 Points:210,390 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jan 6, 2013 4:19:59 PM Ignore xbAG Report Abuse As a rule, I drive the speed of the main traffic flow.
traffic cop Champion Author Boston Posts:1,240 Points:535,350 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Jan 3, 2013 10:46:31 AM Ignore traffic cop Report Abuse I've noticed that (in city traffic, at least) the jack rabbits who are frequently changing lanes to gain a little advantage in street position rarely gain much. You see them one or two cars ahead of you--at the next red light. So much increased risk and aggravation for such minimal gain. Slow and steady is the way to go.
Banjoe Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:4,240 Points:613,210 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 6:54:43 PM Ignore Banjoe Report Abuse Aggressive drivers always astound me with their crazy driving that disregards the reality of what is happening on the road in front of us. Seems that being in front of everybody is the issue and constant braking at obvious red lights and traffic slowdowns don't seem to be factored into the thinking. Weird or what?
JohnTIZ Veteran Author Ontario Posts:253 Points:25,545 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2012 6:17:12 PM Ignore JohnTIZ Report Abuse I think that's sorta like "hypermilling", which I do a lot, much to the aggravation of motorists behind me who want to race to the next stop light.
JasTheAce All-Star Author Raleigh Posts:965 Points:171,360 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 28, 2012 5:15:13 PM Ignore JasTheAce Report Abuse yes
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 9:32:29 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I think it's two seperate classifications,at least for me anyway.
CptSteve Champion Author Illinois Posts:13,181 Points:2,644,015 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Nov 1, 2012 9:24:56 AM Ignore CptSteve Report Abuse Isn't it just called "defensive driving"?
weddy11 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,732 Points:430,875 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Oct 31, 2012 10:20:15 AM Ignore weddy11 Report Abuse yes.