Institute of Advanced Motorists teaches how to cancel out UK fuel duty rise
Recently, the government in the UK decided to raise its fuel duty by 2.12p per liter. While a gas tax increase is rarely popular, this small rise isn't that difficult to overcome, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists. The idea is that a mild change in driving habits can more than make up for the additional cost of fuel.You've likely heard many of the IAM's suggestions, such as removing excess weight from the car's trunk and keeping the tires properly inflated, but they are good reminders in any case. Other common sense tidbits include accelerating at a less frenetic pace and obeying the posted speed limits.
Other less common measures can include removing roof racks, reversing into parking spots and driving with less than a full tank of fuel. Of course, it's not always practical to make these kinds of adjustments, but it's always a good idea to keep them in mind.
[Source: Channel 4]
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Matt 11:38AM (4/05/2009)
What does reversing into parking spaces do for you?
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Chris M 2:37PM (4/05/2009)
It could get you a ticket in some places. I once got a ticket for parking "backwards" in a parking lot, apparently there was an obscure local law prohibiting it. It annoyed me no end, it's a nitpicky law, and I was only there because of being called for jury duty.
I suppose the notion was that it would save time backing out, less time driving means less fuel burned, but I really don't think the tiny amount of petrol saved would be worth the parking ticket risk.
eliot 9:17PM (4/05/2009)
I fail to see how backing into a spot (entering) is better then backing out (leaving) Wouldnt either cost you the same amount of time and fuel?
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