Flags

[dinsdale]

Would driving on the motorway with an England flag on the car affect fuel consumption dramatically?
Just noticed lots of cars with them this morning (many with 2 or more) and with the price of fuel could not help wondering.

[another-view]

I would imagine the effect would be so minimal as to be disregarded.

[TTG]

I think I'd be more worried about it flying off and hitting another vehicle on the motorway.

[jake-the-peg]

3-6 mpg per flag I've heard - which sounds about right to me

[heathfield]

See 'Flying the Flag' in 'Jokes'!!

[dinsdale]

thanks everyone for your answers

heathfield - I got that one as a text message just before st georges day, guess its been revived for the cup!

[heathfield]

Felt it my duty to spread the word to those that hadn't heard it first time round! ;-)

[bigfoot3000]

This flag would cost you every penny and eventually weigh you down to you stop defeated, emotionally drained and tired from life.

http://images.buycost...erchandiser/36314.jpg

[Whickerman]

it will use 5% more fuel per flag!

Source - today's Sunday Times