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For all that is holy, stay out of the left lane. Even if it's clearly marked HOV, you need to make a left turn, or it's a single lane you'll still somehow be a

• Houshalter 12y ago
  The speed limit applies to the left lane too.
  • na85 12y ago
    The speed limit is an arbitrary number that has little basis in safety. It is not a magic number under which you are "safe" and over which you are "in danger". Speed limits in North America were lowered to save fuel during the oil shortages in the latter half of the 20th century and subsequently were never raised. Assuming you maintain proper spacing between you and the other cars, driving at 110 km/h is not significantly more dangerous than at 100 or even 90 km/h.
    • mpyne 12y ago
      > Speed limits in North America were lowered to save fuel during the oil shortages in the latter half of the 20th century and subsequently were never raised. I can't speak to Canada, but they were certainly raised afterwards in much of the U.S. The only exceptions I've come across are roads and highways that are frequently congested (e.g. in DC) or local municipalities doing the speed trap thing. But most states raised to at least 65 mph from 55.
    • Houshalter 12y ago
      I didn't even argue for the existence of speed limits, only that it's the law. However lower speeds do decrease the severity of accidents, and as you mention, significantly reduce fuel consumption.
      • lsh123 12y ago
        On the other hand, higher speed == less time on the road == less exposure to a potential accident.
        • fryguy 12y ago
          Also, less time on road means less cost for society of being stuck in traffic. Although, most risk of accident numbers I've seen are based on miles driven. I wonder which is the most important thing for frequency -- time, or miles.