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Chair’s message
SuMMEr 2018
Volume 44, number 2
Editor-in-Chief Kellie Davenport
CAA Saskatchewan Editor
Christine niemczyk
Associate Editor Craig Moy
Art Director Gary Davidson
Associate Art Director Dan Parsons
How smarter driving habits can improve
your summer road trips
Travelling by car or
RV are popular
modes of summer transportation,
as families visit friends, explore the
outdoors or head to the cottage.
At CAA Saskatchewan, we’re always
looking for ways to help Members
lower driving costs, while keeping
the environment a little more green
along the way. The number one way to
ensure your vehicle operates at its most
eco-friendly capacity? Follow the man-
ufacturer’s recommended maintenance
schedule. Start by checking your tires.
Look for signs of uneven wear and
leaks; measure the pressure according
to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Check fluid levels, including engine
oil and coolant, and power-steering and
transmission fluids; top up as needed.
Don’t forget to look for fluid leaks
around the car and under the engine.
And keep an eye on your brakes: You
can increase fuel economy by fixing
any brake issues.
Consider combining trips—plan all
your stops in one trip. A vehicle is more
fuel-efficient when it’s warmed up, so
several short trips with a cold engine
can use twice as much gas as one
longer trip.
Accelerate gently and don’t idle.
Frequent jackrabbit starts and hard
braking reduce travel time by only four
percent, but increase fuel consumption
by 39 percent. And idling burns one to
two litres of gas per hour, while restart-
ing your car only uses about 10 seconds
worth of fuel. Turn off your vehicle
when parked or waiting.
An average mid-size vehicle costs
about $0.51 per kilometre in fuel. So try
carpooling: It will help you share gas
costs, while reducing traffic congestion
and your environmental impact.
Wherever the road takes you this
season, we hope you enjoy the ride and
travel safe! Learn more at caask.ca/
ecodriving.
Suzanne Young, J.D., ICD.D
Chair, Caa Saskatchewan
Board of Directors
Tragedy in our community
In April, the Humboldt community suffered a tragic loss on a Saskatchewan
roadway. To the survivors, loved ones of those lost, and everyone affected,
CAA Saskatchewan extends our deepest sympathies. To the individuals
and organizations who continue to offer support, we express our sincere
gratitude. Our hearts are with the Humboldt community and families of
those impacted during this time of healing.
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