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Old 06-12-2012, 11:19 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Agree 100%, "But I think this does explain your problem. You are subconsciously attempting to drive at the speed which which is safest for YOU AND YOUR AUTOMOBILE. I note that driving at a slow speed allows my mind to wander and thus I am likely to be more vulnerable to making a driving mistake. Driving faster forces more concentration. That may be part of the answer to the above data."

I think Montana was the last hold out for no speed limits on the freeway, but thats done now too.
^ Exactly, driving briskly keeps you alert. Especially when you have a manual transmission. I wish we had an autobahn here in the states....
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