Business lines Global brands Select location Find a station Our fuel Rewards and payment Fleets Get help About us Exxon Home Driving habits Driving habits Discover how driving habits impact fuel economy. From accelerating more smoothly to closing your windows on the highway, here are a few simple things you can do. Slow down Aggressive driving such as speeding, rapid acceleration and braking often wastes gasoline. It can lower your gas mileage by 33% at highway speeds and by 5% around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.† Reduce idling Turn off your car when it’s safe. When your AC is on, you are paying 2¢–4¢/min. With the AC off, you pay 1¢–3¢/min.† Use cruise control Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, saves gasoline.† Close your windows If driving at 60 miles per hour or more, keep the windows closed. Open windows create a lot of aerodynamic drag, which can lower your fuel efficiency when driving at high speeds. Also, remove the roof rack if you’re not using it, for up to 10% savings on fuel.† Lose some weight Removing 100 pounds of stuff from your trunk could increase fuel efficiency by 2%.† Get more out of every trip Explore our comprehensive list of tips to help you improve fuel efficiency and get more out of every trip. Learn more Save on gas by making smart choices From carpooling to choosing a more fuel-efficient vehicle, there are a number of choices you can make to save on gas. Learn more Tips to help you on your journey Get tips, tricks and short cuts to help make getting where you need to go just a little bit easier. Learn more Tips to help you stay safe around fuel To help keep you and your family safe around fuel, check out our safe handling and storage tips. Learn more †The data has been sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy Energy lives here™ Contact us Select location Privacy center Do not sell my personal information Privacy policy Terms & conditions © 2021 ExxonMobil. All trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exxon Mobil Corporation or one of its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.