Keeping your tank full can give your wheels better traction in the winter.Getty A driver at a B.C. gas station took off while still tethered the nozzle still in his car, the end of the hose tugged clear of the gas pump.He seems shocked when its pointed out to him, and who can blame him? A task we carry out hundreds of times without incident, until that one embarrassing time we dont.Unlike old movies would have you believe, gas pumps have for years now had a breakaway coupling where the hose is attached to the pump.The internet is littered with pictures of drivers obliviously driving with a hose dangling from their fuel tank, but there is little chance it caused any major damage.Richmond 5 and Bridgeport. @RichmondDrivers pic.twitter.com/dAuAymGUlz leaf nation (@SwaggaSingh) December 8, 2019That said, if you do it, you are responsible for any costs incurred if they manage to hunt you down. One exception is this fireball set off in New Jersey last year, though that state also has a law you cant pump your own gas.But wait! It could be worse! Check out this DIY-er from Kentucky!The clip shows a woman filling up a grocery bag with gas. Seems reasonable. I mean, who carries a jerry can with them on the regular?Always double bag your gas pic.twitter.com/gh10hyYI8V Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 11, 2019Things get a little sideways (surprise!) when she tries to lift it, so she does the only thing that makes any sense: she gets another bag to double-bag it. Like its a turkey or something. Oh, well. Running out of gas is never fun, so maybe we shouldnt judge. But wait. Shes in her car. At a gas stationWhat do you say, Judgy-Pantsers?Take Our Poll
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