Speedy Gonzales, from his POV

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <Pine.HPP.3.95.970208013004.7869B-100000@bluejay.creighton.edu> "Psychotic Don't-you-dare-tickle-me Elmo" writes:

> >achieve the same goal.  I'd have to say (IMHO, I guess) that drivers who
> >consistently speed 10, 15, 20+ over the limit sacrifice the safety of
> >other road users for their desire for speed... quattro or otherwise, 
> >greater speeds = reduced available reaction time. 
> 
> Well, that sounds dandy and all. But I see two issues here. One, is speed
> versus safety. Second, is the how realistic is the posted speed limit.

Over time, average speeds on non-urban roads are increasing and accident rates 
are falling.

'course, the safest way is with a man with a red flag walking on front.  That's 
just how it felt on the Masspike last week ...

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 Phil Payne
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