Motorists have been making significant changes in their driving habits to combat high gas prices, that’s according to a Triple-A survey. Spokesperson Don Redman said almost two-thirds of drivers are changing their driving routines and the top three behaviors they’ve altered are…
“To drive less, combine errands and they’re also reducing shopping and dining out and that of course is going to have a rippling effect throughout the rest of the economy,” said Redman.
Even though the statewide average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped to $3.92, down 53 cents from a month ago, Redman said the changes in driving habits will most likely continue.
“We still have those inflation concerns that are affecting that family budget, so I think these changes in behavior are going to be with us for some time. At least through the fall or maybe even in the winter,” said Redman.
In addition to driving less, combining errands, and reducing shopping and dining out, Redman said many are forgoing vacations. Even though there was pent-up demand for vacations earlier in the year, Redman said many people are reconsidering additional travel.
“But as we get deeper into the summer and school is about to start, I think people are really starting to pull in the reins and changing those driving habits, trying to reduce those expenditures,” said Redman.
Other habits motorists have changed include carpooling, driving a more fuel-efficient vehicle, and use of public transportation.
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