Driving slow on fast freeways?

[Redline]

You don't sound like a jerk, quite diplomatic and matter of fact I believe.

I agree 100 % with your statements quoted and that of Kerry. 'Speed Differential' is inherently dangerous, going about the speed limit, or limiting speeds to no more than 10-MPH below the limit in the slow lane, hills being the exception, is probably a good idea.

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If I ruled the world... The Minimum speed would be 5-10 MPH below the stated speed limit and then those vehicles would be required to run in the slow lane except when passing and even then, if they were holding up traffic, even to pass they would be subject to fines.

I also think states like Ca, Id, Mt, Il and others with split speed limits should get rid of them. They are dangerous.

I hope I don't sound like a jerk. snip..........

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Your liability, not mine.



Let me be on the other side of the fence this time. Again I own nothing fast nor can I often afford to keep the Cruisers in the power band fuel-consumption-wise to keep the speed limit in many situations. I go above the minimum established speed, you have more of a right to the road than I?

1. ******** @ liability... its your life that's in danger...in case you have not notices class-8 trucks don't exactly "stop on a dime". If you want to put your life, and the lives of others in danger simply over fuel economy or a inadequately designed vehicle.. that's a poor choice on your part.

2. As for your vehicle, that's why I don't own a land cruiser...lol.

3. As long as people do the speed limit on flat ground..I am elated. Its just a major PIA when some guy is doing 10-15 MPH under the speed limit simply because he is cheap.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Well I understand the frustration of faster cars interacting with slower cars or trucks and have been in both situations often. As one who lives in Idaho I can agree that the split speed limits are dangerous and complicate the roads. I would support lowering the speed limit to 65 for all drivers. Why do people need to drive so damn fast anyway. NO vehicle gets as good of mileage at 75 as they do 65 and a lot of accidents and deaths would be lessened if people would go slower. In OR the limit is 65 on the freeways and people still seem to get from one point to another just fine.

Just my 2cents

Idaho85

Some of us have places to be....lol

 

[Pskhaat]

Maybe so but his liability won't help you at all if you are dead.

Seriously? Are you advocating commercial driving in a manner inconsistent with established speed laws as others must head warning for fear of life and limb?

I started on the side of this conversation that higher-speed people/vehicles should be given passing rights, but I'm beginning to get the feeling that the problem may reside around people who think it is funny that they drive in such a way to danger those obeying existing speed laws (however dumb those laws may be).

 

[Scenic WonderRunner]

I see this as a non issue.

As long as you stay above the posted minimum speed limit, you have a right to be there.

Most states post a lower Urban Interstate speed limit. Normally 65 mph or less.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_limits_in_the_United_States

Most states are 70 mph Rural.

That's out in the boonies. If a long haul trucker can't time his pass right in nowhere Nebraska and gets frustrated at your RV, he should look for another profession!

About the hill comment.

A lot of busy mountainous Interstates are now 6 lane. Non issue


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[Deleted member 9101]

Seriously? Are you advocating commercial driving in a manner inconsistent with established speed laws as others must head warning for fear of life and limb?

If you value fuel economy over human life... then you might want to just stay off the interstate all together. Really, all people are asking is to not have traffic held up due to rude and inconsiderate drivers who refuse to do the speed limit.

 

[DrMoab]

Well I understand the frustration of faster cars interacting with slower cars or trucks and have been in both situations often. As one who lives in Idaho I can agree that the split speed limits are dangerous and complicate the roads. I would support lowering the speed limit to 65 for all drivers. Why do people need to drive so damn fast anyway. NO vehicle gets as good of mileage at 75 as they do 65 and a lot of accidents and deaths would be lessened if people would go slower. In OR the limit is 65 on the freeways and people still seem to get from one point to another just fine.

Time is money my friend.

For me, every MPH faster I can go is $.40 an hour more I make. I don't recklessly speed. The faster I go, the farther I stay away from people in front of me and when the traffic is heavy I will slow down in order to keep it that way. In Utah, Wyoming and Nevada where I spend the rest of my time (when not in Idaho) I can travel at 77 MPH (where my truck is governed) passing slower traffic then is not an issue as I am usually running with the flow of traffic.

I refuse to work for a company that keeps their trucks running at 70 MPH or slower. I cant stand to lose that much money and it's dangerous.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

Seriously? Are you advocating commercial driving in a manner inconsistent with established speed laws as others must head warning for fear of life and limb?

I started on the side of this conversation that higher-speed people/vehicles should be given passing rights, but I'm beginning to get the feeling that the problem may reside around people who think it is funny that they drive in such a way to danger those obeying existing speed laws (however dumb those laws may be).

The danger is the SLOW moving vehicle... not the ones doing the speed limit.

 

[Pskhaat]

...all people are asking is to not have traffic held up due to rude and inconsiderate drivers who refuse to do the speed limit.

...yes and we're all smitten at taking in the hill scenery across I-80 because our vehicles CAN do 75mph uphill into the wind, we simply choose otherwise.

I'm going to unabashedly group these two statements together:

If you value fuel economy over human life...

For me, every MPH faster I can go is $.40 an hour more I make

I'm seeing a contradiction? I need a more adequate vehicle so someone else can make an additional $800/year? Assumptions= 75mph@9mpg=8.3gph v. 65mph@10mpg=6.5gph or a savings of approximately $4.67/hour at $3/g?

 

[Deleted member 9101]

...yes and we're all smitten at taking in the hill scenery across I-80 because our vehicles CAN do 75mph uphill into the wind, we simply choose otherwise.

********.. really... you think something as mundane as the scenery along the interstate gives you the right to inconvenience others and put lives in danger?

Seriously, why no be polite? Don't hold up traffic... don't cause congestion.. don't cause others the headache of having to accommodate your driving habits that are inappropriate for the interstate.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I'm seeing a contradiction? I need a more adequate vehicle so someone else can make an additional $800/year?

How would you like it if people came to your place of business, and made you more inefficient.. made you late, and cost you money every day?

 

[Pskhaat]

How would you like it if people came to your place of business, and made you more inefficient.. made you late, and cost you money every day?

If my place of business was in-part funded by those people, I would not have a whole lot to say.

Listen, I go slow, I don't want to, but I'm always above minimum speeds. I drive in the right line whenever and for however long as I can. I get annoyed when people in any lane abuse the situation and cause me time and my money. I get that. My temper rises when I see an out-of-area plate driving a large RV and never pulling off of Hwy550 to let everyone pass. But if slow legal speed ranges on the Interstate system are problematic we should work at getting things changed appropriately.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

I'm going to unabashedly group these two statements together:





I'm seeing a contradiction? I need a more adequate vehicle so someone else can make an additional $800/year? Assumptions= 75mph@9mpg=8.3gph v. 65mph@10mpg=6.5gph or a savings of approximately $4.67/hour at $3/g?

I think you are taking it out of context.

 

[Owyhee H]

How would you like it if people came to your place of business, and made you more inefficient.. made you late, and cost you money every day?

By driving fast you are costing us ALL more everyday, and your equipment is much more EFFICIENT at a slower speed.

 

[Deleted member 9101]

If my place of business was in-part funded by those people, I would not have a whole lot to say.

Seriously? When I get home from my deployment I woudl be more than willing to test this theory. Every time you get up to do something, I'll just get in front of you and walk slow. Every time you go to the bathroom, I'll be occupying the stall, every time you try to eat I am going to interrupt you.

Honestly man. just be respectful of other drivers... let us get on with our journey. Don't in fronge on others simply because you feel that you have the right too.