What is the normal mileage for a vehicle in one year?
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It is normal for a vehicle to travel 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers in one year, depending on the actual situation of the owner. Precautions for vehicle driving: 1. Stalling on complex road sections. This situation is caused by improper coordination between the brake pedal and the clutch pedal. You should concentrate on handling it according to the operating procedures, control the speed reasonably, and the clutch should also follow in time while braking; 2. Stalling when following a car uphill. After stalling, the handbrake should be pulled up in time, and then the engine should be started; 3. Not removing the left foot from the clutch pedal. This will cause the left foot to step on the clutch pedal at the same time as the right foot steps on the brake pedal when emergency braking is required in special circumstances, causing the vehicle to lose the engine's drag effect and fail to stop within the effective braking range.
As a white-collar worker who drives to work daily, I believe the normal annual mileage for a vehicle ranges between 12,000 to 15,000 kilometers. My daily commute is about 30 kilometers, working over 20 days a month, which adds up to nearly 600 kilometers just for commuting. Add in weekend trips with family or grocery shopping, and the annual mileage easily exceeds 12,000 kilometers. Driving too little, say less than 8,000 kilometers a year, can lead to battery aging and power loss, insufficient engine lubrication, and potential starting difficulties. On the other hand, driving too much, exceeding 18,000 kilometers, results in severe tire wear, more frequent oil changes, and accumulated fuel costs that become burdensome. According to car manufacturer data, the average is around 10,000 kilometers. I aim to keep mine at 13,000 kilometers, balancing fuel savings with proper maintenance to extend the car's lifespan. With current high fuel prices, occasionally carpooling to reduce mileage is more economical.
