October 25th, 2010 
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Shaun de Jager, Founder of RoadAwareness.org speaks out about road safety and road related issues.
How far can you go once your low fuel light comes on? This is a question that drivers have been pondering since the first car rolled off the production line. It’s also a question that most dread to learn the answer to.
The simple answer is that there is no simple answer. Every vehicle is different and so is every driver. If you are a more aggressive driver or prone to driving fast, you will burn more fuel per kilometre than a more relaxed driver does. That’s assuming you are comparing drivers with the exact same vehicle because every vehicle is different, too. Additionally, stop and go traffic will certainly burn more fuel per kilometre than maintaining a constant speed.
Okay, I guess that leaves us with averages, guesses and personal opinions. Some mechanics will say you can get anywhere from 50km-100km once your “low fuel” light switches on. Well that’s still a rather large range but each mechanic you ask will also say “it depends on your car and how you drive it.” Hmm, still not very helpful, I know, but it’s true.
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