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jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,727 Points:637,345 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2011 1:31:48 PM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse Anyone who's jumped behind the wheel while late for work, fresh from an argument or just plain disgruntled, knows it's easy to funnel negative feelings straight down to the gas pedal. What do you think?

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Anyone who's jumped behind the wheel while late for work, fresh from an argument or just plain disgruntled, knows it's easy to funnel negative feelings straight down to the gas pedal.

What do you think?

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MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,778 Points:2,893,660 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 8:59:29 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Absolutely, there are so many factors figured into gas milage that it isn't even funny.
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 7:20:59 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Yes; Your right foot steals $$$ away daily when driving,becaused it's hampered by the linkeage to guess what? You really can't blame the linkeage,but rather what is at the other controlling ends (moods)/Human PC! Be CALM, your the MAN when behind the wheel,your the main sensor for the Steering,Brakes,Go pedel,Shifter,the Mirrors,Turn sigs,plus all the other gadgets "YOU are The Man" Think this > YOU have a Big $ Investment in this vehicle,behind that KEY in your hand, Why waste it? Moods? Turn them off with that same KEY........ HAGD!
Beast9156 Rookie Author Alaska Posts:45 Points:81,330 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2011 3:04:37 PM Ignore Beast9156 Report Abuse yes
bigfndiesel Rookie Author Baltimore Posts:8 Points:10,500 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 11:34:12 AM Ignore bigfndiesel Report Abuse yes but since i drive 75 anyway going to 80 isnt a big difference
Lucster1000 Rookie Author Ontario Posts:81 Points:3,550 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 9:23:24 AM Ignore Lucster1000 Report Abuse yes
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,903 Points:2,053,080 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 9:11:27 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Sure but keeping one's composure especially behind the wheel is good to bear in mind.
fireman4097 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:6,309 Points:619,935 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 8:57:16 AM Ignore fireman4097 Report Abuse no
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2011 11:47:58 PM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse I always drive faster when a crapp is the prime signal while in traffic.Speed sometimes helps greatly!
ElGato2011 Rookie Author Maryland Posts:5 Points:3,225 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2011 2:08:44 PM Ignore ElGato2011 Report Abuse Definitely.
Roteque Champion Author Miami Posts:639,542 Points:1,346,165 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 16, 2011 11:52:31 AM Ignore Roteque Report Abuse bahawah !!!!!
jdunlap65 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,372 Points:239,980 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 9, 2011 2:45:55 PM Ignore jdunlap65 Report Abuse i think it could
Sportsmaster21 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:3,751 Points:572,555 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 8:45:38 AM Ignore Sportsmaster21 Report Abuse Yes, I strongly believe it does.
fmierus Rookie Author Greensboro Posts:51 Points:111,850 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 7:34:34 AM Ignore fmierus Report Abuse Of coarse it does.
GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,042 Points:797,370 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 7:21:00 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse Yes it does
sprtrkr Rookie Author Kansas City Posts:5 Points:229,300 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2011 11:55:41 PM Ignore sprtrkr Report Abuse yes it will. In my case my choice of music can too.
farrot Veteran Author Hawaii Posts:483 Points:37,155 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2011 12:21:22 PM Ignore farrot Report Abuse Absolutely.
thuathienhue Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,438 Points:630,540 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2011 12:12:10 PM Ignore thuathienhue Report Abuse of course your mood will effect your gas mileage.
mito09 Champion Author Tucson Posts:3,441 Points:712,910 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 7, 2011 10:56:27 AM Ignore mito09 Report Abuse My mood does affect my gas mileage.
nate31379 Champion Author College Station Posts:333,888 Points:326,145 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 4:34:55 PM Ignore nate31379 Report Abuse Sure it does
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2011 11:26:22 PM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse yes, you can be angry and drive more aggressively
jeffarklie Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:2,631 Points:561,475 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2011 6:43:41 PM Ignore jeffarklie Report Abuse yes
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,778 Points:2,893,660 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2011 6:28:21 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse There are many factors figured into gas milage of vehicles.
DVMC Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,348 Points:1,795,995 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2011 9:23:25 PM Ignore DVMC Report Abuse Yes
PusaKuting Champion Author Ottawa Posts:3,487 Points:807,115 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2011 8:19:04 PM Ignore PusaKuting Report Abuse yes
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,903 Points:2,053,080 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2011 6:18:51 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse I'd say it does.
driley64 Rookie Author Maryland Posts:83 Points:51,025 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 4:48:06 PM Ignore driley64 Report Abuse agreed.
ilovebargains Sophomore Author California Posts:136 Points:251,110 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2011 2:38:37 PM Ignore ilovebargains Report Abuse I totally agree. It is also dangerous to drive while upset or angry as you mind is not thinking on your driving!
fieldt Champion Author Lansing Posts:3,920 Points:726,800 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 14, 2011 9:06:58 AM Ignore fieldt Report Abuse Totally agree.
martiansoldier Veteran Author Massachusetts Posts:321 Points:107,765 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2011 9:59:22 AM Ignore martiansoldier Report Abuse Yes.
wintersucks Champion Author Minnesota Posts:1,008 Points:15,060 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2011 2:51:17 AM Ignore wintersucks Report Abuse Simply...yes. Not a doubt in my mind. Anyone that thinks it doesn't is lying. Hell a person will do all kinds of tasks faster or more aggresively when put in a certain mood.
gobama84 Rookie Author Alabama Posts:31 Points:381,300 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 10:15:56 PM Ignore gobama84 Report Abuse Sure, Road rage will make you chase the idiot at high speeds.
anthonydo503 Rookie Author Oregon Posts:91 Points:14,710 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 9:48:50 PM Ignore anthonydo503 Report Abuse Oh yeah.....definitely!!!
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 9:02:55 PM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse Absolutely.
crashintuc34 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,037 Points:808,965 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 7:22:04 PM Ignore crashintuc34 Report Abuse definitely.
ballotmaster Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,674 Points:856,960 Joined:Aug 2007	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 3:05:12 PM Ignore ballotmaster Report Abuse yes
bigsky406 Rookie Author Montana Posts:65 Points:46,760 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 2:21:12 PM Ignore bigsky406 Report Abuse sure
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,721 Points:3,106,070 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 10:38:51 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse definite yes, biggest factor on mpg is the nut behind the wheel. Just don't ask if better when in good mood or bad mood...I'd say something in-between & not on a schedule.
HuoXingC All-Star Author Oakland Posts:790 Points:108,125 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 10:38:47 AM Ignore HuoXingC Report Abuse Definitely. During those moments where I feel impatient and eager to get to my destination, I hit the accelerator a lot harder.
thebrohta167 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,466 Points:235,315 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 9:34:54 AM Ignore thebrohta167 Report Abuse well yes, if it translates into habits/activities that would lead in increased energy usage.
rjro Champion Author Albany Posts:1,237 Points:498,275 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 7:56:49 AM Ignore rjro Report Abuse I agree, I know i drive with more speed if upset or moody. I also get in car and put on some relaxing music like classical. it seems to help calm me or even my mood out.
roadrunnin Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,744 Points:562,435 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 1:20:51 AM Ignore roadrunnin Report Abuse Oh the crazy aggressive things I've done when upset driving . . .
Alc239 Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:32 Points:14,480 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2011 8:56:33 AM Ignore Alc239 Report Abuse Yep it sure can
dontuknowOH Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,098 Points:36,565 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2011 8:36:21 AM Ignore dontuknowOH Report Abuse Yes,but I count to three,then win the battle over mood swings! Only mine that were! LOLuck...
TriniB Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,350 Points:437,690 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Jul 10, 2011 1:24:56 AM Ignore TriniB Report Abuse definately
Tundralimited2009 Champion Author Dallas Posts:38,812 Points:1,447,425 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 1:24:16 PM Ignore Tundralimited2009 Report Abuse Yopu are correct...
motehab Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:106 Points:7,730 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2011 3:05:24 PM Ignore motehab Report Abuse Without a doubt. I burn way more fuel when I'm feeling aggressive or frustrated!!!
JetManCT Champion Author Hartford Posts:3,615 Points:717,645 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2011 12:16:32 AM Ignore JetManCT Report Abuse Absolutely! Attitude affect the lead in your foot.
jimmy544 Champion Author Boston Posts:4,092 Points:651,885 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 1:37:09 PM Ignore jimmy544 Report Abuse yep
goobnav Champion Author Durham Posts:4,338 Points:763,995 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 8:02:51 AM Ignore goobnav Report Abuse yep
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,021 Points:1,853,770 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 1:47:34 AM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse yes