The problem with speed limits is that people think they are a license to go that speed, or a little faster, regardless of the conditions. Americans are nearly universally useless at slowing down for things like ice, heavy rain and fog. They ignore things like stopping distance and diminished reaction time in poor visibility.
I agree that there is room for debate on speed limits under ideal conditions on well-maintained roads with bridges that have not been left to rot for decades.
Anyone who has driven internationally will recognize that Americans turn into homicidal/suicidal maniacs when conditions deteriorate--all because they don't understand that the speed limit only applies in ideal conditions.
Driving on U.S. roads in bad weather is a horror show.
The problem with speed limits is that people think they are a license to go that speed, or a little faster, regardless of the conditions
I never thought about it that way, and I agree. Speed limit should DEFINITELY be dynamic depending on weather conditions, location, time, traffic etc...
Sounds like an idea for a startup. Electronic Paper Remotely Updating Speed Limit Signs. Get a government contract to replace all the signs and PROFIT :D
I agree that there is room for debate on speed limits under ideal conditions on well-maintained roads with bridges that have not been left to rot for decades.
Anyone who has driven internationally will recognize that Americans turn into homicidal/suicidal maniacs when conditions deteriorate--all because they don't understand that the speed limit only applies in ideal conditions.
Driving on U.S. roads in bad weather is a horror show.