Fact: Every time you use the brakes, you’re wasting the ‘acceleration’ you’ve already used. Instead of moving your car, that energy is being transformed into steaming hot brake pads, they say. Instead, learn to anticipate stops, and gently accelerate your car from a standing stop.
How do you use the brakes less? Anticipate. If you’re at a stoplight, don’t speed away when there’s a good chance you’ll have to stop again soon. Accelerate slowly, and then coast to the next light. If you see a need to stop up ahead, coast. Don’t continue to accelerate and then brake at the last minute. If you anticipate your stops, you’ll cut down on your wasteful acceleration, and save lots of fuel.
