Increasingly high gas prices have led Americans to change their driving habits in an effort to offset pain at the pump, according to a new survey from the American Automobile Association (AAA).
The survey was conducted among more than 1,002 adults in the United States between June 23–27.
It found that almost two-thirds, or 64 percent, of U.S. adults have changed their driving habits or lifestyle since March, with 23 percent making “major changes.”
The top three changes made among drivers to offset soaring gas prices include driving less, combining errands, and reducing shopping or dining out.
Overall, 83 percent of the motorists surveyed have been driving less, while 74 percent have been combining errands, and 56 percent have reduced shopping trips or dining out, according to the data from AAA….