Typical highway speeds tend to be around 5 MPH above the posted speed limits. That is the window I usually shoot for in long trips. Or should I say ‘shot’.
When one travels at such a typical highway speed, he needs to occasionally shift lanes, or slow down, to accommodate the occasional car going the actual speed limit.
I have now become the guy others switch lanes to avoid. I have become Speed Limit Guy.
I’ve learned that to travel the speed limit is much more relaxing. One normally need not worry about which lane to get into to get around the slower traffic in front, for generally there is NO slower traffic in front. And, of course, one need not ever look at his speedometer in a rush of momentary panic when spotting a state trooper.
So, I’ve settled into this new identity and am comfortable there. I’m not yet ready, however, to become Under the Speed Limit Guy. I’m leaving that to others.
MagistraCarminum
This is yet another thing which proves that you and Dave were twins separated at birth.
TulipGirl
Did Hubby ever tell you my philosophical musings on anarchy and speed limits?
Randy Greenwald
No, Hubby has never said a word. I'd love to hear. However, I have some thoughts to post on this next opportunity I get. There is a lesson to learn about the value of law and the misuse of law. When the a governing body legislates absurdity, there is a democratic drive if not responsibility to buck it.
Bill Martin
If you become Under the Speed Limit guy, the State of Florida offers you a complimentary timeshare at a condo on the beach.
Randy Greenwald
Oh, they're all out of those, Bill. They only set aside 1,387,395,007 of those each year per county.