OT: What Has The World Come To

[PvK]

Originally posted by DavidG:

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Originally posted by PvK:
People probably shouldn't drive 140 where there is a chance of anyone trying to cross the road. Good drivers though know their limits and don't let their control limits exceed their vision, etc.

How fast should they drive in this case and how do you stop them? Of course it's not the good drivers i'm worried about. Around here I think the bad drivers far outnumber the good ones.

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In the case where there is a road crossing or limited sight distance, you should drive at a speed that allows you to stop before you reach the hazard or unseen area - don't get ahead of your stopping distance.

The bad drivers are definitely the problem, and ya, frequently US drivers aren't so hot, and there are a lot of bozos. I guess if you are failing to teach them to drive well, then rules are something of a substitute, but I still think the good drivers should not be punished for technical violations of outdated speed limits.

In PvK's utopia, while the existing 1950-70 defined speed limits could apply as a baseline, I would allow drivers to take optional qualification tests (without high fees) and related courses which would train them in safe driving above typical limits, and give them clearances to drive in the tested vehicle in good conditions at a certain degree over the speed limit. Drivers who noticed that certain posted limits seemed ludicrous could also point out any such locations for suggested re-review using a nice DOT web site.

Actual definitely hazardous driving would still be cause for arrest with fairly serious consequences and/or mandatory safe driving courses.

PvK