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Especially if you drive a standard transmission. Staying off the brake makes a huge difference, and makes for less clutching as well. For bonus points, you ca
by seanc 17y ago
Especially if you drive a standard transmission. Staying off the brake makes a huge difference, and makes for less clutching as well. For bonus points, you can put the car in neutral while coasting, although some don't think that's safe.
- eru 17y agoOn modern cars with manual transmission, the motor is powered with some gas when it is not engaged. However when you leave it engaged an just don't push the pedal, no gas is needed. (Although the motor brakes somewhat. I don't know which effect is stronger.)