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Efficiency
small engined vehicles can be more efficient and may not take as long to get to an optimal temperature. Lighter weight compact vehicles can also be more efficient. Streamlining may not be as important if the driving is mainly at lower speeds (eg. not motorway)
Safety
safety is important in all vehicle trips and most accidents occur on short trips. There may be more lower speed accidents on short distance trips - it depends what is defined as short distance.
Comfort
For short distance trips where the driver is getting out of the vehicle after a short time (compared with short distance trips for a taxi driver who stays in the vehicle all day) mean that the seat and driving position may not be as critical as for long distance trips. This may allow for some savings in choosing a vehicle, as it can be smaller and less luxurious without being a problem.
Convenience
Short distance driving in an urban situation can be very stop-start because of traffic. For this reason many drivers in cities prefer an automatic gearbox so that they are not constantly changing gears.
Small vehicles can be a lot more manoeuvrable in tight parking and traffic situations.
A good steering lock and Power Steering also helps.
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Why is driving less a good solution to air pollution?
less driving means less emissions from vehicles less driving means less emissions from vehicles
What is driving distance from Short Hills New Jersey to Scranton PA?
The driving distance between Scranton, PA and Short Hills, NJ is about 105 miles. The driving time would be approximately 2 hours if you were to drive non-stop in good conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions such as weather, road work and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
What are possible effects on a car by driving it long distance?
You would owe OPEC more for your fuel. It would depend on if you where driving in a passive manner at 60 MPH or driving hard at 80 MPH. It also depends on the design of the vehicle. A scooter obviously would not be good for long distance. Long distance driving is much easier on an engine than stop and go short trips.
What is the driving distance from Des Moines ia. to good hope il.?
The driving distance with the shortest travel time is about 211 miles.
Is 172000 good mileage for a car made in 1996?
Depends on alot of things. What brand of car? Who put the 172,000 miles on it? Was it a teenager? What are u going to use the car for? Short distance or long distance driving?
What is the recommended safe driving distance in good weather?
3 seconds
Safe driving distance between cars at 95 kph?
Six car lengths is a good distance.
What is the driving distance from New York to Philadelphia PA?
The driving distance is about 95-100 miles.
What is driving distance from San Diego to Temecula?
about 45 mins on a good day
Traits of being a good driver?
A good driver is attentive, patient, and considerate of others on the road. They follow traffic laws, stay focused while driving, and maintain a safe driving distance from other vehicles. Good drivers also react calmly and responsibly in challenging driving conditions.
Driving distance from Oklahoma City to Alpine Texas?
About 9.5 hours of driving time and 600 miles of good road.
What is the driving distance from Charleston SC and Myrtle Beach SC?
mapquest.com the internet is good.
