I use my brakes sparingly myself. I think many forget there is something between pushing the gas and hitting the brake, and that is foot off both, especially on

I use my brakes sparingly myself. I think many forget there is something between pushing the gas and hitting the brake, and that is foot off both, especially on highways you can really control your speed with wind resistance. I also like to downshift on steep grades when going downhill, and I downshift when traffic gets backed up common on NYC highways.