Lydia [JG said:
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Ardgion said:
In around 3 months I will get my driving licence but it seems like I picked a wrong time for it as the gas prices are ridiculously expensive.
Does anyone know if the prices will keep going up more and more and should I save for an electric?
The best thing anyone can do in times like this, is get your license, buy a cheap but reliable car, have some gas, but do not use your car unless there is an emergency, and stick with public transportation and/or walking for most things.
Yes buses and subways suck, but look at all the people complaining that they can't afford anything because all their money goes to their vehicle insurance and gas.
In some places using the car is still cheaper than public transport.
If you own a car, a car still has to run at least once every 2 weeks otherwise parts will still break down, sometimes faster than if they were used. Think about the accu for example.
Unused accu's break down.
Also if you do go for a drive then, don't drive a short distance, but a longer one, at least 10-30km in one go. Also drive over the highway. Mind your speed. Take your time.
Don't drive recklessly crazy hard/fast. Thats a waste of fuel. Stay in the range just after moving up a gear *not* right underneath moving up a gear ...
Because you need more fuel/energy input to drive at that higher speed to gear ratio.