Solution to Pollution - Tips for Drivers
The following are tips for drivers to reduce air pollution:
- Carpool, use public transportation, walk, or ride a bike.
- Combine your errands into one trip and park centrally, walking as much as possible.
- Choose your route before you leave to avoid traffic jams.
- Reduce time driving, especially during peak traffic periods or hot days.
- Limit engine idling time to not more than 30 seconds.
- Accelerate gradually, maintain speed limit, and use cruise control on the highway.
The following are tips for drivers to reduce air pollution:
- Avoid waiting in long drive-through lines.
- Keep your vehicle well maintained.
- Use energy-conserving grades of motor oil.
- Change air and oil filters regularly.
- Keep tires properly inflated and aligned.
- Repair all vehicle leaks.
- Make an appointment with a repair tech if Check Engine light is illuminated.
- Fill gas tank during cooler evening hours to reduce evaporation.
- Avoid spilling gas and don't "top off" the tank.
- Replace gas tank cap tightly.
