The author tracks their family's weekly fuel usage by odometer readings and gallons needed to fill up tanks. They calculate using 7.6 gallons per week amounts to 30.4 gallons per month and 364.8 gallons per year. To reduce fuel consumption, the author proposes the husband bike to work daily, freeing up the truck for the author's solo use while avoiding an inefficient vehicle. Though fuel usage may remain the same, the author's satisfaction would increase from conserving and using preferred transportation. Based on national data, the author calculates their family uses $1,440 and 1.08 gallons per day, better than many other areas listed.