The Zen of Hypermiling

Before I learned how to drive for maximum mileage, I had severe road rage. Tailgaters, aggressive drivers, people who speed up wjen they see a turn signal instead of letting you into the lane... they all burned me up. I also used to drive fairly fast. Who gestures a speeding ticket with their whole family in the minivan on the way to the zoo? You guessed it.

Hypermiling changed my life. By focusing on all the small nuances of driving necessary to achieve maximum fuel efficiency, I no longer have time to get upset at poor or inconsiderate drivers. By slowing down, I no longer feel the pressure of having to get to my destination in record time. My feelings of rage have turned to sorrow for the millions of people on the road who put their own selfish needs in front of theirs and others' safety and who don't realize their impact on the environment.

Ok, so I do chuckle a bit when folks whiz by me and end up waiting with me at the next red light :)

Live... drive... hypermile.