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High gas prices cause drivers to change habits

WNWO -- Fewer people are living life in the fast lane, or at least when it comes to driving on the highway, a new survey suggests.

According to AAA the rise in gas prices has caused a change in driving and lifestyle changes.

The survey finds 84% said they’ve changed their habits and 60% say the high prices have led them to combine trips and errands. It also found nearly 16% have purchased or leased a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

Gasoline is now above $4 a gallon in four states and Washington, D.C., as a three-month surge in pump prices continues.

According to AAA and other pump-watchers, average gas prices are above the four-dollar mark today in Illinois, California, Alaska and Hawaii, in addition to the nation's capital.

Nationwide, gasoline has soared by an average of nearly 54 cents this

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Submitted Mar 17, 2012 By: bar1035

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vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,152 Points:132,155 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:09:00 PM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse Observing what and how people drive, I'd say gas is still cheap.
TXHUNTER1 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,711 Points:294,510 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:07:34 PM Ignore TXHUNTER1 Report Abuse I Drive like a batout of Hell. But quit eating out.
skybiker Champion Author South Carolina Posts:7,282 Points:1,556,590 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:07:26 PM Ignore skybiker Report Abuse Yep, Me too....
drunkhabib Champion Author North Carolina Posts:20,673 Points:2,964,925 Joined:Oct 2003	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:07:20 PM Ignore drunkhabib Report Abuse i combine trips when i can
SSchmidty Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,333 Points:1,774,280 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:06:04 PM Ignore SSchmidty Report Abuse I go the speed limit, with out much braking, "jack rabbitt starts and save 4 mpg more since mid 12/2011...
GenoAR Veteran Author Arkansas Posts:429 Points:762,945 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:05:53 PM Ignore GenoAR Report Abuse I'm combining errands and driving less.
farn1958 All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:886 Points:183,385 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:05:39 PM Ignore farn1958 Report Abuse some of us have been combining errand trips for a while now.
gumbyrex Champion Author Fresno Posts:3,281 Points:756,040 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:05:33 PM Ignore gumbyrex Report Abuse No more taken unnecessary trips. I've had to combine errands into one trip. The one I dislike is I don't go out and drive for pleasure any more.
CAD69 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:3,186 Points:842,240 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:03:05 PM Ignore CAD69 Report Abuse I've slowed down!
TDIdave Champion Author California Posts:5,043 Points:1,221,715 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:01:21 PM Ignore TDIdave Report Abuse I've cut my driving by 50%
PithyOpiner Champion Author Stockton Posts:16,184 Points:1,593,545 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:00:58 PM Ignore PithyOpiner Report Abuse I coast as much as I can even though drivers behind me want to kill me.
YodaON Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,917 Points:777,110 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:00:21 PM Ignore YodaON Report Abuse I try to walk as much as possible
Romey08 Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,311 Points:1,436,490 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 9:00:06 PM Ignore Romey08 Report Abuse definitely need to reduce driving
bridgerunner Champion Author Virginia Posts:4,772 Points:1,003,910 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:59:54 PM Ignore bridgerunner Report Abuse Some will continue to chug along, struggling to keep their heads above water.
Shines357 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:113 Points:55,840 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:58:52 PM Ignore Shines357 Report Abuse I know I've changed how much I drive...
GasDuck Champion Author Oregon Posts:8,841 Points:2,872,795 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:58:50 PM Ignore GasDuck Report Abuse I learned my lesson and made my changes back when George W. Bush was President. It was obvious at that time that the price of gas was going to keep zig-zagging to higher and higher levels. I got rid of my car and now travel by bus and/or train. Needless to say my travel costs are significantly lower and I don't have to worry about getting a huge fine because I traveled too fast, made an improper stop or turn, or parked in the wrong spot, etc. This has been very liberating.
johnp90 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:9 Points:45,675 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:58:35 PM Ignore johnp90 Report Abuse @schvanda63 I like the way you think...lets all just work the system.
kbierley Champion Author Dayton Posts:10,730 Points:1,415,690 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:58:04 PM Ignore kbierley Report Abuse Yes they are...
Lugi1967 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,773 Points:999,220 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:56:26 PM Ignore Lugi1967 Report Abuse Ya gotta do what you can
schvanda63 Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,308 Points:262,430 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:55:44 PM Ignore schvanda63 Report Abuse Maybe we should all quit our jobs and stay home and collect welfare,then we wouldn't have to worry about the price of gas. Let the government take care of us since they seem to know what WE want,and what is BEST for US.(sarcasm if you didn't notice)
Kaiyne Champion Author Chicago Posts:2,324 Points:469,790 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:55:41 PM Ignore Kaiyne Report Abuse I have had to cut down on my driving because I can't afford the gas.
texashoudini Champion Author Austin Posts:2,618 Points:1,093,985 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:55:02 PM Ignore texashoudini Report Abuse Absolutely!!!!!
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:4,868 Points:1,642,305 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:54:54 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse I drive the same as I always do.
snarkysmarko Champion Author Baltimore Posts:3,072 Points:685,630 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:54:54 PM Ignore snarkysmarko Report Abuse I'll file this in the NO DUH category
RBob Champion Author Portland Posts:3,357 Points:2,344,760 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:53:59 PM Ignore RBob Report Abuse This article, like most of them, say nothing about HOW people drive, such as staying within the speed limit and driving like there is a raw egg on the gas peddle. It also seems like many just want to blame it on the President and go on with their self justified habits and not taking any personal responsibility. Humm ...
khareabhishek All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:812 Points:401,655 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:53:07 PM Ignore khareabhishek Report Abuse Drive withing limits, drive small car, unless you are carrying lots of people which hardly any does. But happy atleast price rise is infusing sense in everyone.
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,882 Points:2,129,500 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:48:46 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse ok.
EmperorsFinest Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,564 Points:340,870 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:47:53 PM Ignore EmperorsFinest Report Abuse ok
96sc1 Champion Author El Paso Posts:8,517 Points:1,367,440 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:46:06 PM Ignore 96sc1 Report Abuse I haven't changed my habits that much, even though the price of gas HAS DOUBLED SINCE OBAMA TOOK OFFICE. What I have done, is defer the taxes on much of my income so that I have the cash flow to pay for more expensive gas (milk, bread, etc.) and I am contributing less to the Treasury of this corrupt and misguided administration.
OKRifle Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:10,387 Points:1,807,360 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:45:20 PM Ignore OKRifle Report Abuse Plan all trips out!
koikaze Veteran Author Sacramento Posts:397 Points:110,075 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:44:51 PM Ignore koikaze Report Abuse Another big hit for the economy. Just thinking about eating out automatically tells you that you shouldn't because you shouldn't drive! Just trying to stay home and ride out the storm. As long as gas prices keep rises, our economy continues to dig a deeper hole.
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,698 Points:757,330 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:42:45 PM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse I limit all my trips around town, and fill up once every 4 to 6 weeks.
Petrothirst Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,286 Points:418,865 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:41:34 PM Ignore Petrothirst Report Abuse That's the logical result.
FrankTA2 Champion Author New York Posts:4,288 Points:1,092,835 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:41:31 PM Ignore FrankTA2 Report Abuse Fortunately, I drive only about 3500 miles a year, so the price of gas is not a burden.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,069 Points:2,548,080 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:38:25 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse I drive much less now
PoohMcGoo Champion Author Alabama Posts:3,062 Points:797,360 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:34:58 PM Ignore PoohMcGoo Report Abuse Change habits now, change presidents in Nov..
lonewolf_947 Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,271 Points:573,915 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:32:16 PM Ignore lonewolf_947 Report Abuse Its going to get to the point people will not travel anymore if it keeps on going higher & higher.....
amearly Champion Author Michigan Posts:12,104 Points:2,464,685 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:28:20 PM Ignore amearly Report Abuse Keep changing as no matter how much you conserve all there going to do is continue to ship all the ecess over seas to keep the prices high just the way BO wants.
OU8121959 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,699 Points:530,035 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:28:19 PM Ignore OU8121959 Report Abuse cool
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,297 Points:1,518,045 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:25:29 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse Duh, obviously we will adjust...we did in 2008 when oil hit $149.
SIDEKICKFL Sophomore Author Florida Posts:165 Points:48,470 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:24:45 PM Ignore SIDEKICKFL Report Abuse 55 mph, 100 mile round trip= 30 mpg $300 a month just to work and home!!
SUSANCK Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,627 Points:706,280 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:23:59 PM Ignore SUSANCK Report Abuse I will bike to work tomorrow.
IUVidiot Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,575 Points:706,410 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:23:46 PM Ignore IUVidiot Report Abuse hmmmm
iamforiu Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,560 Points:708,715 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:23:05 PM Ignore iamforiu Report Abuse ok
Barfood Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,293 Points:1,015,020 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:21:47 PM Ignore Barfood Report Abuse Of course.
carefrey Champion Author Orlando Posts:5,520 Points:1,156,560 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:20:07 PM Ignore carefrey Report Abuse We hardly go anywhere these days.
sjl08203 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,092 Points:1,374,815 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:18:21 PM Ignore sjl08203 Report Abuse I'm combining trips
JENNYHK Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,626 Points:710,620 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:17:05 PM Ignore JENNYHK Report Abuse It stopped me from buying a car.
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,027 Points:1,510,225 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:15:08 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Years ago I combined errands. Did shopping on the way home from work at 9:00pm.
movietracker All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:695 Points:162,390 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:14:38 PM Ignore movietracker Report Abuse Duhhh is right. Got rid of my SUV and got an affordable Civic and very happy getting around 38 mpg instead of 21mpg. Was sorry to get rid of it since was great being AWD for winter purposes but in the long run more money stays in my pockets instead of the big corporations.
032946 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:19,839 Points:4,040,045 Joined:Oct 2001	Message Posted: Mar 17, 2012 8:13:14 PM Ignore 032946 Report Abuse No surprise there! I combine trips, walk, ride a bike, car pool when ever possible and Have cut back on my driving. If I don't have to go some where, I don't