Why Don't We Just Lower Speed Limits?
I've been waiting to see stories like this pop up in the news media for a long time ... strange that they have been few & far between. So why don't we consider lowering speed limits? Why don't we go back to 55 mph?
As the article points out, there are many benefits:
- It would save the country millions of gallons of gas
- It would reduce wear & tear on your car
- It would reduce the number of accidents
- It would lower insurance premiums
On a similar note, why is it that cars are capable of moving at speeds north of 100 mph? I mean, if it's never legal to drive that fast, why is it even an option? I understand the need for a car to have power, but have you ever really sat back & wondered why cars can drive triple digit speeds?
It doesn't make a lot of sense. Not nearly as much sense as a 55 mph speed limit. Anyway, go check out the article & the comment thread. It's a pretty interesting read ...
