Are you a lead foot? Like to hit the gas pedal as hard you can and then break at the last second and tailgate? If so, do you also like having to fill up your tank with expensive gas every few days? If not read on.

Oil prices are going through the roof because demand is going up rather than down. That means oil is going to go for more and more money until demand levels off. That means the price of gas is going to increase. Think $150 to fill up that big SUV you may have. But no matter what kind of car you drive you can save money by just changing your driving habits. Here are five tips that will help you save money greatly:

1. Start slow, brake slow. This is one of the best gas savers, and if you are to do any of them, this is it. Start with slow acceleration and end with gentle braking. If you know a stop is coming up lay off the gas pedal at least a 1/2 block before braking.
2. Keep a nice steady acceleration instead of speeding up and slowing down.
3. Don’t tailgate. All of that stopping because of the guy in front of you is wasting gas. Keep your following distance large.
4. Use cruise control on the highway. A steady speed greatly reduces gas use.
5. And last but not least keep your car in tip top working conditions.

Even if you drive a Hummer you can get great mileage out of you auto with these tips.