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Old 07-01-2008, 01:27 PM   #70 (permalink)
PaleMelanesian
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PaleCivic (retired) - '96 Honda Civic DX Sedan
90 day: 69.2 mpg (US)

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I admit, I know nothing about racing. What I do know is I'm driving in such a way as to minimize, to the extreme, anything that brings my tires near the limits of traction. Driving as if you have no brakes - you anticipate far ahead. If you're not even using your brakes, traction is not going to be an issue. This is a major point of hypermiling - situational awareness and leaving yourself plenty of time to react.
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