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> Different speed limits for different drivers could result in a "lower-class" driver being an obstruction for others. I don't think that would work out what i

> Different speed limits for different drivers could result in a "lower-class" driver being an obstruction for others. I don't think that would work out what i'm really saying is that you should be able to test for a higher speed limit in the US. slow drivers will be slow regardless of what the limit is, and unsafe. i've driven on the autobahn in the no speed limit sections (primarily around munich) and there were still slower, unsafe morons occupying lanes they shouldn't have been. maybe tourists. remember, in the US we have very low speed limits of ~100kph pretty much anywhere. i think it should be higher. people routinely drive 145kph here in southern california, enforcement of 100kph is arbitrary, which is not healtyh for respect for the law in general.

hx87 10y ago
Higher speed limits for separate highways that would require a special license to enter? I'd support that.
lorenzhs 10y ago
Well wouldn't better driver's ed solve most of those issues? A tiered license system seems like an overly complex solution. I've driven in both Germany and the US (DC area, while on holiday), and found US driving a lot more relaxed. There are some odd rules here and there, but in general it was less unpleasant. Driving on the Autobahn can be quite stressful when you have a few people who want to drive really fast. Those kinds of speed differences reduce road capacity significantly. I'm not saying these people are necessarily unqualified to drive at such speeds, they may be the best drivers in the world, but everyone would reach their destination sooner if those folks were to stick to 130-140km/h. That said, the posted speed limits in the US are definitely on the low side. The same roads would have a higher speed limit in Germany.