Ozone may affect outdoor exercisers by causing permanent damage to lung tissue and reduced resistance to infections. Ozone is also harmful to those suffering from asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or previous lung infections. Smokers and those exposed to second-hand tobacco smoke are more susceptible to the harmful effects of air pollution. Even doing this once a week will help. Keep your vehicle well-maintained.
Inefficient vehicles pollute more and cost more to operate.
Keep tires properly inflated and check them monthly. Under inflated tires increase drag and reduce gas mileage. Plan trips to combine errands. Avoid excessive idling. Avoid filling your gas tank to the very top.