I’d much prefer if the majority of people was driving too careful. Being 5 minutes late is not a problem. Speeding is.
setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Yesterday, on a 65mph limit highway that had been completely cleared of snow and ice I encountered multiple cars going 55mph or slower. In one case about 35. I don’t understand.
uniquethrowagay@feddit.org 1 week ago
Chiarottide@lemmy.world 1 week ago
I disagree. If you fall too much below the speed of traffic you stop being safe and become an obstacle. My rule of thumb is, if semi trucks pass you you are being dangerous. If you want to go slow and still be safe, follow a semi and keep a distance. You will always have more brakes and more grip than a semi, if it can do that speed so can you
brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 week ago
Do you know there is zero black ice before you hit the road? Do you know the condition of their tires? Did they have winter tires or summer tires? Are they good drivers or inexperienced?
Lots of reasons different cars would want to go slow. So long as they stay to the right, whatever.
BussyCat@lemmy.world 1 week ago
If they are such an inexperienced driver or their tires are so unsafe that they can’t even drive half the speed limit they shouldn’t be on the road
setsneedtofeed@lemmy.world 1 week ago
It was a completely sunny afternoon with a clear view of the highway, with the snow pushed aside days ago, the highway repeatedly salted on the days before and on the day in question not a puddle or dark spot in sight.
No need for snow tires. If somebody is going 35 in those conditions on a 65 highway, they should not be driving.