As record-high fuel prices continue to stress household budgets, many motorists are looking for ways to improve their vehicle’s fuel economy — sometimes to the point of putting their lives in danger, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic.

As gas prices climb over $4 a gallon, commuters in the area are re-evaluating their relationship with the road, looking to carpooling, public transportation and alternate work schedules to save money on gas.

Want to switch to a fuel-efficient hybrid vehicle to save money in this era of record high gas prices? You’d better be prepared to wait.