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Old 01-11-2016, 01:23 AM   #94
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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback View Post
Sorry, but what you just described is how to be a really, REALLY annoying asshole on the highway. I absolutely HATE people who drive like that. You should maintain a constant speed on the highway, ideally by using cruise control. Otherwise you're just that **** that passes me going downhill, only for me to have to pass them again for the umpteenth time on the next incline. I don't give two hoots about your need to get that extra 1 or 2 MPG. The world doesn't revolve around you, so maintain a constant speed instead of becoming an annoying obstacle for all of the other drivers on the road.

Sorry if that comes across as harsh, but people who can't maintain a constant speed on the highway are some of the most infuriating drivers on the road.

Also, I don't know why you think you have to avoid cruise control to get good mileage. I set my cruise control to 78 MPH and I average 33 MPG.
Is it really so bad to not use cruise control? I'm asking because I've never used it. I dont feel comfortable unless I'm alert and in control the whole drive. Even for five hour long drives, I've never used cruise control.

I do keep a pretty consistent speed using my foot though. Although highway traffic around here isnt real consistent anyway, I feel like cruise control would be useless.
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