Hills: There is no one good rule for hills. Hills can be tricky depending on where they are, your speed, and traffic conditions. On the highway, for instance, constant speed is usually the best option. You might burn a little bit more going up, but you’ll burn less coming down. On hills with heavy traffic or signals, try coasting to a stop. Keep in mind that your speed drops off very quickly as compared to flat ground when doing this, so try not to get stuck half way up then have to hit the gas again. It’s a lot easier to maintain momentum than it is to get going again, so it’s better to have a bit too much speed and have to brake at the top than to have too little.
Turns: This might sound like I’m trying to get you to treat the road like a racecourse, but I’m not. Next time you go to make a turn at speed, say on a green arrow, get a sense of how fast you’re going. Obviously you don’t want to crash, squeal the wheels, or make the ride uncomfortable, but the next time you take the same turn, try slowing down just a bit less. Even 1 or 2 miles per hour difference will, over time, save you money. Keep in mind that every turn is different, so what works for one turn might not work for the next. read more
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