A speed limit idea.

[Fezzaboi]

I was thinking today, that surely, driving at 70 on a motorway, on a long straight line, when there isnt that many people about, your mind would start to wander, and surely thats how some crashes happen, with people not paying attention. So, surely, to reduce crashes, the governemt should increase the speed limits, say, to 100, because then, you will be travelling at a faster speed, wghich means you would be paying more attention to the road, and whats around you, meaning better reaction times surely?

sorry if none of it makes sense, slowly falling asleep here..

Just a thought...

[vladcjelli]

More importantly, if you are travelling around 50% faster, you will spend 50% less time driving so less chance of causing or being involved in an accident.

My fees are based on results, I will expect my cheque in the post.

[Fezzaboi]

vladcjelli said:

More importantly, if you are travelling around 50% faster, you will spend 50% less time driving so less chance of causing or being involved in an accident.

My fees are based on results, I will expect my cheque in the post.

Think we could be onto something here

[jas xjr]

Trouble is if the limit is 100 there is the temptation to do 120

[insanojackson]

Make it 120mph and your theory will be even more succesful

[RemainAllHoof]

Also, pedestrian you would have hit will step into the road behind you. Win-win. Not sure what they're doing on the motorway, mind.

[Fezzaboi]

insanojackson said:

Make it 120mph and your theory will be even more succesful

And 120mph would also mean you would be paying even more attention to the roads than you would be when doing 100mph, so it works out for everybody

[vladcjelli]

Always said that drink makes the thought processes more....

Errm...

Clearerer?

Just going for a refill, so the solution to world energy consumption can only be moments away.

[BDR529]

RemainAllHoof said:

Also, pedestrian you would have hit will step into the road behind you. Win-win. Not sure what they're doing on the motorway, mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn8HLgX-ZQg

[RemainAllHoof]

BDR529 said:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn8HLgX-ZQg

[Pet Troll]

If I ever find myself driving on a motorway and a start to feel tired I make sure to pull off and go through the A and B roads to keep me awake. It works.

Not sure where I'm going here.... I guess its a similar principle to the OP!

[gizlaroc]

vladcjelli said:

Always said that drink makes the thought processes more....

Errm...

Clearerer?

Bingo!! We have a winner. Make everyone drink drive, keeps us all on our toes and reduces accidents!!

[vladcjelli]

gizlaroc said:

vladcjelli said:

Always said that drink makes the thought processes more....

Errm...

Clearerer?

Bingo!! We have a winner. Make everyone drink drive, keeps us all on our toes and reduces accidents!!

Less likely to report something you can't remember/not sure if you caused. Dangerous driving statistics will drop overnight.

[anonymous-user]

Fezzaboi said:

And 120mph would also mean you would be paying even more attention to the roads than you would be when doing 100mph, so it works out for everybody

We might as well make it 150mph then!

That should make the pensionsers doing 56mph pay attention.

[freecar]

vladcjelli said:

gizlaroc said:

vladcjelli said:

Always said that drink makes the thought processes more....

Errm...

Clearerer?

Bingo!! We have a winner. Make everyone drink drive, keeps us all on our toes and reduces accidents!!

Less likely to report something you can't remember/not sure if you caused. Dangerous driving statistics will drop overnight.

I hear you're also less likely to suffer horrendous injuries if you're drunk as you are all relaxed and st. win-win-win!

[Mr Sparkle]

champ54321 said:

Fezzaboi said:

And 120mph would also mean you would be paying even more attention to the roads than you would be when doing 100mph, so it works out for everybody

We might as well make it 150mph then!

That should make the pensionsers doing 56mph pay attention.

As I have pointed out before - God has already issued us with the correct (universal) speed limit.

[laam999]

[DannyVTS]

Plus everyone would use more fuel to keep the government happy

[Benbay001]

Im not sure id pay any more attention at 100mph than i do at 70mph. TBH i think it would just encourage people to see 100mph as a target, not a limit.

[MondeoMan1981]

Have a 70mph recommended limit but no convictions below 100mph.