Important Question!!!!!!
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she_is_my_addiction
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arienette said:I wish I could...
*pout*
Antfarmer77
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FallingToFly said:*
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Or visa versa
SeaCat
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Okay,
Real life tips for long distance driving.
On the highway you will actually improve your gas mileage using the A/C. The open winows increase drag on the car making you use more gas than just using the A/C.
Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Low tires cause excess wear on the tires and actually lower your gas mileage.
Changing the oil is a good thing.
Having a recent tune up also helps.
On a long trip do not play the music too loud. People think it helps keep them awake but it works just the opposite. Loud noises tires you out.
Make sure to stop, if only for a stretch every couple of hours. Continous driving can make you start nodding off without you even noticing it at first.
High Carb snacks are a must. Avoid things like candy and chocolate if you can. Yes they bring you up quick but then you crash.
Plenty of water.
If you're going to be driving through areas with long stretches between cities or towns, make sure to bring toilet paper and a small shovel. (Us guys have it easy, an empty Milk Jug is a life saver.)
If you have them, Handy Wipes or somthing like that. (Failing that a wash cloth and a bottle of water.) Washing your face and hands does wonders for your perspective when you're driving.
Cell Phone.
Shotgun Rider who can stay awake. Oh how this helps when driving long distances.
Have fun.
Cat
Real life tips for long distance driving.
On the highway you will actually improve your gas mileage using the A/C. The open winows increase drag on the car making you use more gas than just using the A/C.
Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Low tires cause excess wear on the tires and actually lower your gas mileage.
Changing the oil is a good thing.
Having a recent tune up also helps.
On a long trip do not play the music too loud. People think it helps keep them awake but it works just the opposite. Loud noises tires you out.
Make sure to stop, if only for a stretch every couple of hours. Continous driving can make you start nodding off without you even noticing it at first.
High Carb snacks are a must. Avoid things like candy and chocolate if you can. Yes they bring you up quick but then you crash.
Plenty of water.
If you're going to be driving through areas with long stretches between cities or towns, make sure to bring toilet paper and a small shovel. (Us guys have it easy, an empty Milk Jug is a life saver.)
If you have them, Handy Wipes or somthing like that. (Failing that a wash cloth and a bottle of water.) Washing your face and hands does wonders for your perspective when you're driving.
Cell Phone.
Shotgun Rider who can stay awake. Oh how this helps when driving long distances.
Have fun.
Cat
cheerful_deviant
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SeaCat said:
I bet you were a Boy Scout, weren't you?
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Antfarmer77 said:
Most cars have a gas tank size matched to the fuel efficiency, so that one tank of gas will take you 300 miles. It's best to figure on filling the gas tank every 250 miles to leave you a bit of reserve for finding a good price on gas.
Gas within a quarter mile of the interstates usually runs about five to ten cents a gallon more expensive than if you go into a fair sized town to buy gas. Gas is generally more expensive in small towns than it is in big cities.
Using the AC is indeed better for your gas milage on the highway than driving with the windows down -- and safer because you are protected from windborne dust and debris.
Take your time and drive the speed limit -- or less if traffic allows; driving 55-60 MPH will increase your fuel milage but make you a traffic hazard if everyone else is doing 75. 700 miles is going to take 12-14 hours or so, so plan for four rest breaks and a couple of meal breaks -- do NOT plan on eating in the car to save time; taking a half hour to sit down in a diner won't add that much time, but it will make the drive less fatiguing.
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cheerful_deviant said:I bet you were a Boy Scout, weren't you?
Nope, but I did teach a bunch of them about camping for years. I have driven long distances more than a couple of times though.
(Hell the best lesson I ever taught the Boy Scouts was how to infiltrate the local Girl Scout Camp undetected.
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she_is_my_addiction said:Yes, but I'm exactly 3 hours and 15 minutes away from you. Hurry down and you can take an impromptu roadtrip with me.
arienette said:I wish I could...
Damn, both of you coming to town? That would have been a dream come true
. Seriously, PM me if you have any questions. Not only do I live in Chicago, but I used to drive for a living and know all the routes and shortcuts (and can tell you approximately where the truck stops are). Lots of construction here, so please don't hesitate to ask.
