With summer fast approaching, more and more cars will be hitting the road, and motorists will be looking for ways to save on gas. Luckily, there are a number of small changes drivers can make to reduce their fuel consumption and save money in the upcoming months.

According to Popular Mechanics, one of the easiest ways to reduce fuel consumption is to coast to a stop rather than slamming on the brakes. Anticipating when a light will turn red and gliding to a stop will help reduce waste caused by hard braking.

Another less widely-known way to save on gas is to close the windows and use the air conditioner when traveling at high speeds. The publication found that at 55 miles per hour, having all four windows open drastically decreases aerodynamics, which has a negative effect on fuel-efficiency. So, unless you want to sweat it out with no way to cool off, A/C is the way to go.

As a final tip, experts stress the importance of cruising at a slower speed. While they don't suggest going 55 while the rest of traffic is going 70, they advise keeping it well under 80, as that will quickly deplete your gas tank (not to mention get you a speeding ticket).