ATLANTA – www.AutoTrader.com advised consumers facing long road trips this holiday season to conserve gas by following some practical, commonsense tips. Easy ways to become a more efficient driver include:

• Drive the more fuel-efficient car if you have a choice, especially on long-distance trips.
  

• Use cruise control when traveling the same speed over a long period of time.
  

  
  

• Run all errands at once, or holiday shopping at stores that are in the same area.
  

  
  

• Avoid aggressive driving, such as revving the engine and accelerating quickly.
  

  
  

• Take unnecessary items out of the vehicle to lighten the weight the engine has to push.
  

  
  

• Simply drive the car less – carpool to work, school or the store; order delivery food; rent a pay-per-view movie; take a walk, jog, or exercise at home.
  

  
  

• Maintain the vehicle – replace air filters, inflate tires, use only necessary octane of gasoline.