Teach you how to deal with rising oil prices!

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The best solution to rising gasoline prices: 1 Increase tire pressure to reduce friction. 2 Clean out the trunk; take what can be taken home and discard what’s useless to reduce the load. 3 Go to the city less often. 4 Try to avoid peak traffic hours; it’s better to take a longer route rather than get stuck in traffic. 5 In the event of severe traffic jams, consider turning off the engine and waiting. 6 Try to bring as few colleagues along when leaving work or going out as possible (act like you don’t see them). 7 It is absolutely forbidden to carry a full load; it’s better to carry one less item: when taking one’s wife, do not take one’s daughter; when taking one’s daughter, do not take one’s wife. 8 Wear less clothing, and choose light, thin, and short shoes: wear a shirt alone rather than a vest. 9 Go to the bathroom before getting in the car; it’s best to let out gas as well. 10 Try not to drive right after eating, especially when several people who have eaten are in your car. 11 Don’t keep too many accessories or jewelry in the car. 12 Don’t fill the tank to the top to reduce weight. 13 Try to avoid using the air conditioner; opening the windows for ventilation is healthier and saves fuel. 14 A speed range of 60–90 is most economical. 15 Don’t keep water in the car if there’s any extra. 16 Fill up with fuel at night, the later the better! 17. Keep the engine temperature low by using less fuel; avoid sudden acceleration while driving, refrain from speeding, and reduce the number of times you change lanes. 18. Use neutral or drive with the engine running at low speed when appropriate. 19. Do not keep pets, and if you do, never take them in the car. 20. When going out for tasks or errands, try to use a company vehicle; if that’s not possible, use someone else’s car. 21. Maintain a distance from the car ahead of you; follow a car that is slightly larger than yours, as this reduces air resistance. 22. Stay vigilant regarding fuel prices and stock up on fuel vouchers from time to time. 23. Pay close attention to traffic lights and prepare in advance; it’s better to wait rather than rush. 24. Do not listen to CDs or the radio while driving, as electricity also counts as fuel; it’s better if the CD breaks – there’s no need to repair it. 25. Turn off car lights whenever possible, delay their use if needed, and make use of external lighting when available. 26. Do not use the cigarette lighter, as it consumes electricity. 27. Do not install wider tires; if you already have them, remove them again