do you speed?

[Daseal]

I think the current speed limit is a joke. This only applies to the big highways, such as 66. They're long, straight, and cars today are capable of handling much faster speeds than when the typical 55 was put into place. I understand not everyone is as comfortable going that fast -- and that's fine. Just stay in the right lane. There's a reason there are fewer accidents on the Autobahn, staying to the right is strictly enforced unless you're passing.

I'm really glad a lot of states are trying to ticket people for going too slow (10MPH under the speed limit). That can be at least, if not more dangerous than going fast. What we really need to do is change driving laws to get the elderly, who happen to be the most deadly demographic on the road, into the DMV yearly for driving tests.

My above comments only count to larger highways. City/towns I don't speed, too many chances for a kid/etc to hop out into the road. On 66 I typically cruise between 75-80.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by Daseal

I think the current speed limit is a joke. This only applies to the big highways, such as 66. They're long, straight, and cars today are capable of handling much faster speeds than when the typical 55 was put into place. I understand not everyone is as comfortable going that fast -- and that's fine. Just stay in the right lane. There's a reason there are fewer accidents on the Autobahn, staying to the right is strictly enforced unless you're passing.

I'm really glad a lot of states are trying to ticket people for going too slow (10MPH under the speed limit). That can be at least, if not more dangerous than going fast. What we really need to do is change driving laws to get the elderly, who happen to be the most deadly demographic on the road, into the DMV yearly for driving tests.

My above comments only count to larger highways. City/towns I don't speed, too many chances for a kid/etc to hop out into the road. On 66 I typically cruise between 75-80.

I could not agree more or have said it better myself. If everyone in the US drove on the Autobahn for about 30 days of their lives, the US would be a much better place to commute on highways. Keep the left lane clear unless you are passing. Get back over to the right once you pass. Move over to the right for traffic traveling faster than you. You are not allowed to go below the posted speed... Gawd, I miss it!

[724Skinsfan]

Originally Posted by Angry

Keep the left lane clear unless you are passing. Get back over to the right once you pass. Move over to the right for traffic traveling faster than you.

Better chance of having a nuclear free world before this happens in the States.

Oh, I usually go 10 miles over/flow of traffic unless the kids are in the car. With kids in the car I do my best to stay at the posted speed limit.