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View Poll Results: How does rising gas prices affect you?
Little or No effect -- My driving habits are pretty much the same.
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42.86%
Minimal effect -- I drive a little less. I'm a little bit more selective with excursions.
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40.48%
Moderate effect -- I do alternate driving habits, like carpool or take public transport.
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16.67%
Maximal effect -- I don't want to drive at all. I can't afford gas.
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0%
I don't drive. I'm always a passenger...
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0%
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When gas prices go up, do you drive less?

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Old 01-24-08, 07:44 AM
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I drive almost the same amount except I don't use my Pathfinder as much but rather my MPV, which is a major gas drinker averaging about 13 mpg on the streets of Queens,NY.
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Old 01-24-08, 09:22 AM
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I would drive less but I unfortunately have to commute to work.
I tried switching to midgrade gas but found I got worse gas mileage and less power so I stick to higher grade gas.
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Old 01-24-08, 02:58 PM
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I put minimal. I'm just more selective of the route I take (distance vs. fuel economy. The shortest distance might use more fuel because I have to up and over a large hill vs. going around the base. Keep in mind I have a Prius so going around the hill, I can pulse and glide).

I also try and combine errands into a loop rather than going from one side of the city to the other and back.

Also my friends start making me drive more cause I have the most fuel efficient car by a mile >.<. Bah.
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Old 01-24-08, 04:44 PM
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I chose minimal. I cant stand having to pay for gas so on the weekend i try to stay local instead of going far.
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Old 01-24-08, 05:40 PM
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I chose little. I still have have to drive to work and school every day.
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Old 01-24-08, 06:27 PM
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No real changes other than running errands in less trips.
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Old 01-24-08, 08:06 PM
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Nothin changes, i keep telling myself to lay off the pedal, but that never happens.
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Old 01-24-08, 09:02 PM
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When running errands, I try not to back track.
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Old 01-24-08, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
Same distance, just less WOT .
lol

This got me wondering - I wonder if increasing gas prices lessens the number of speeding tickets issued.
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Old 01-24-08, 10:30 PM
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Mine's pretty the same. I just go a bit easier on the gas pedal.
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Old 01-24-08, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
lol

This got me wondering - I wonder if increasing gas prices lessens the number of speeding tickets issued.
Probably not.

Cops usually stop you if you're 15-20 mph over the limit. They probably change it to 10-15 mph...
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Old 01-25-08, 12:05 AM
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My driving habits stay the same.

Every time I see prices go up I tell myself I should get a fuel efficient car like a Prius. Of course then I go and get something practical like the E63 Oh well, you only live once!
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