With the raising price of gas, we're all looking for ways to save a little money and improve our car's gas mileage. You can actually get a little more out of each tank by driving more sensibly. Check out these helpful tips: 

• If you speed up only to brake suddenly over and over again, you are greatly hurting your gas mileage. Driving at a more even pace will help your car.
• Driving slower is better for your gas tank. Usually, after 50 mph your car's fuel economy starts decreasing at a rapid pace. Try to maintain an even speed by using cruise control.
• Keep your car as light as possible. Remove anything you don't need, like those golf clubs that have been sitting in your trunk for months.
• When your vehicle is parked, turn off the engine. Excessive idling can waste up to a half a tank of gas per hour.
• Turning the car on and off in a short period of time can also have negative effects, so it's important to find a balance. Visit the website for more information. 

· Driving More Efficiently [U.S. Department of Energy]