1. When you start your car after it's been sitting for more than an hour, it pollutes up to five times more than when the engine's warm.

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Answer: True. That's why combining errands into one sensible trip is more effective and reduces air pollution. This means more time in your life, less traffic congestion and less pollution - which all adds up to cleaner air.
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2. Every time you share a ride, you're reducing emissions by half.

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Answer: True. And taking mass transit instead of driving can reduce emissions, too.
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3. Car pooling can save you money; the average driver spends about 47 cents per mile including ownership and maintenance.

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Answer: True. Think of the money you'll save by sharing the ride or letting someone else do the driving.
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4. If one in ten Americans used public transportation regularly, U.S. reliance on foreign oil could be cut by more than 40 percent.

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Answer: True. An American Public Transportation Association study released in July 2002 found that such use of public transportation could also reduce emissions.
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5. A 53-minute round-trip commute is the equivalent of spending 5 1/3 workweeks per year in traffic.

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Answer: True. And, according to the International Telework Association and Council, teleworkers save 53 minutes of commuting time each workday.
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