What stops you excessively speeding?
Poll: What stops you excessively speeding?
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Following on from the 'speeding - is it worth it' thread i wondered what it is that actually makes people not speed excessively.
We all speed a little from what i understand - 80-90mph seems acceptable on the motorways but seen as many of us drive cars that are easily capable of nearly double that speed what stops you using it?
Take it that i am talking about a dry, sunny day with good visibility, good road surface and light traffic.
I have made it one answer per user because i think it would be easy just to say 'all of the above' but i want to know the MAIN reason.
My answer is 'being caught'
We all speed a little from what i understand - 80-90mph seems acceptable on the motorways but seen as many of us drive cars that are easily capable of nearly double that speed what stops you using it?
Take it that i am talking about a dry, sunny day with good visibility, good road surface and light traffic.
I have made it one answer per user because i think it would be easy just to say 'all of the above' but i want to know the MAIN reason.
My answer is 'being caught'
In light traffic cruising along a motorway at 120mph would be absolutely fine to me bar the potential legal consequences - hence why I don't.
In the dead of night with no traffic, and in a capable car, 150mph really wouldn't be pushing it either for long stretches of motorway.
Would really give a reason to get high powered cars, and would make trips to London so quick!
In the dead of night with no traffic, and in a capable car, 150mph really wouldn't be pushing it either for long stretches of motorway.
Would really give a reason to get high powered cars, and would make trips to London so quick!
Crusoe said:
Sustained high speed is hard work and tiring, especially in something other than an uber barge that is designed for it. 70ish is a decent cruising speed for a long journey so I don’t often go much faster unless keeping up with traffic.
Sitting behind the wheel longer is also tiring. Especially at a mudane uninteresting speed that is frankly quite boring.In the UK it's the law that keeps thing sensible. Points I could handle but a short stint at HMP would not be a good move.
Abroad is a different matter as excessive speeding can be in a different league altogether and often comes down to bottle and a fear of crashing.
FWIW Anything approaching a non limited Vmax is my idea of excessive.
Abroad is a different matter as excessive speeding can be in a different league altogether and often comes down to bottle and a fear of crashing.
FWIW Anything approaching a non limited Vmax is my idea of excessive.
StottyEvo said:
You missed the option for "Nothing, I excessively speed" 
My car is completely comfortable at 100mph and beyond, and in good conditions with sensible traffic, so would I be. I'm not worried about fuel consumption, I value my time considerably more highly, and some quick sums indicate it should still average a little over 30mpg at 100mph anyway.
Obviously there are many times on UK roads where it would definitely not be a good idea, but in the situations where high cruising speeds would be quite safe, the only thing stopping me is the law and the consequences of taking the piss with it.
You've missed the answer I'd have voted for as well which is
"A sense of fair play".
I'm not particularly afraid of any of the things you've listed, but I adhere to the unspoken deal I have with 99% of other road users that goes something along the lines of:
"I won't drive like a dick all the time if you don't."
No criticism of others on the thread intended. But you asked and this is the attitude I drive by.
I've voted for the being caught option since, of the ones you've listed, that's the biggest one.
"A sense of fair play".
I'm not particularly afraid of any of the things you've listed, but I adhere to the unspoken deal I have with 99% of other road users that goes something along the lines of:
"I won't drive like a dick all the time if you don't."
No criticism of others on the thread intended. But you asked and this is the attitude I drive by.
I've voted for the being caught option since, of the ones you've listed, that's the biggest one.
Edited by Bennet on Wednesday 17th December 16:52
I could answer yes to three of those.
Fear of crashing because there are too many other cars so oppertunities are limited, not to mention the fact that once I passed the age of about 30 and had children my cloak of invincibility and "It'll never happen to me" attitude faded.
Fear of losing my license.
Fuel economy is murdered by driving at excessive speeds.
Fear of crashing because there are too many other cars so oppertunities are limited, not to mention the fact that once I passed the age of about 30 and had children my cloak of invincibility and "It'll never happen to me" attitude faded.
Fear of losing my license.
Fuel economy is murdered by driving at excessive speeds.
If there was no limit anywhere I would probably increase A road speed where suitable to 80-90 but stick to 70-80 on a cruise down the motorway for mix of noise/comfort/economy/effort. Always be a few wanting to see how fast they can go but in most cars it gets tiring, noisy and expensive after a mile or two as anyone who has tried V max on the autobahn will attest.
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