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Speed limits are not speed targets. In the UK most b-roads are 'national' speed limit (i.e. 60mph or 70mph). It is expected that the driver selects the approp
by dm319 9y ago
Speed limits are not speed targets.
In the UK most b-roads are 'national' speed limit (i.e. 60mph or 70mph). It is expected that the driver selects the appropriate speed for the conditions, visibility, road etc etc.
Of course, we're humans, which means errors are made, people are impatient, we don't balance risk very well etc etc.
- verbatim 9y agoThey tend to be speed targets in many places, because if you drive under (or at) the speed limit in many places, you'll get hassled by aggressive drivers behind you, creating a more dangerous situation than if you sped up instead. (Based on my experience driving in the US, at least.)
- cozzyd 9y agoIn the US they're more often treated like minimums
- dsfyu404ed 9y agoSpeed limits are a function of road conditions, both static (e.g design) and dynamic (e.g. weather). Posted speed limits are a function of the 90th percentile speed (usually based on typical conditions). If you set low speed limits because "think of the children" you get other (safety) problems.
- cozzyd 9y agoJust add speed cameras and eventually people will stop speeding.
- jackvalentine 9y agoThey'll also spend more time looking at their speedometer and less time actually paying attention to the driving conditions. [uncited opinion]