In part one of our three-part series, I discussed three major benefits to skyrocketing fuel prices. These included low-mileage auto insurance discounts if you’re driving less, less gridlock due to fewer drivers on the roadways and fuel savings if you’re sitting in traffic or driving less often. high-gas-prices-2.jpg In this second installment, I will discuss three additional benefits to high gas prices.

First, with soaring fuel prices reducing the number of miles Americans drive each day, there will be less traffic on the roadways. This will help drivers enjoy a quicker commute. It may only save you a few minutes each weekday, but a few extra moments to unwind in the morning and afternoon never hurt anybody. If you live in an area with a great public transportation system, you may be able to save money by dumping your vehicle in favor of regional transit. By saying goodbye to car payments, gas, maintenance and auto insurance, the average American could save $8,000 per year* by utilizing public transit. Additionally, fewer vehicles on the roads leads to less pollution. Americans drive fewer miles when gas prices are high, and that helps to keep emissions low. And who among us wouldn’t like to breathe cleaner air? Stay tuned for part three! *American Public Transportation Association