Questions from a new Prius Owner.

[TonyPSchaefer]

I'm anxious to try P&G this weekend. We have about an 80 mile trip to take on 35-55MPH roads. Should be fun![/b]

IF - and only if - you have the opportunity to experiment, try holding steady at different speeds.

Try to find your best 40 - 45 MPH speed for sustained driving and then try to find your best 45 - 50 MPH speed for sustained driving. Do that for each 5 MPH span. This way, regardless of what the speed limit is and how traffic is flowing, you'll have targets in your head and will be able to hold them for maximum mileage.

And if you have rolling hills, try a light pulse downhill and let the speed drop going uphill. You might be able to maintain this roller coaster affect and never see a current mileage reading below 60.

But the key is to experiment. Try things and get to know the car. You will find yourself changing the way you drive. After a while, it's a game.