On the road observations
We just returned from a 3 night stay on the Gulf Coast. I would say the campground was 95% booked. The weather was great. You would never know the price of fuel is up. No shortage of campers and a...
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Caveman Charlie wrote:RetiredRealtorRick wrote:ken56 wrote:2oldman wrote:
Nobody is slowing down on the freeways.
It does save gas. My trip down to lake Oconee I did 60-65 where I could. Made it on one tank, about 30 gallons worth. On the way back I did 55 mostly. Same route and nothing different but the speed. There was about 3-4 gallons difference. Yep, not that much savings but just proof it does save gas. Not very scientific but just my observation.
Yes, it certainly does save gas, but please don't drive 55 on an interstate where the flow of traffic is at 70+. Don't become a hazard. Do what we do, and stick with the scenic, and slower, US and state highways. It becomes a win-win.
Thank You. I agree. If you want to go slow take the back roads and enjoy the scenery.
Reality falls in the middle:
- Don't be a rolling road block as you are a danger.
- Taking side roads instead of interstate freeways has a likelihood of being involved in a crash that's around 50 times higher. Take side roads because it goes where you want to go, not because you mistakenly think it's safer.
