But even then unless they use cruse control you will find them driving at a speed they fell contrtable at. Most drivers hardly ever watch there speedometers. This 1992 federal study, intitled Effects of Raising and Lowering Speed Limits put out by the federal government proves JUST that. In fact raising the speed limit in general decreased accidents and lowering them increased accidents. This study was an intense 7 year study based on sound science.
Drivers drive at a speed they fell convertible at regardless of the limit.
When Maryland went to 65 mph this summer traffic speeds did not increase one bit. When the Speed limit was 55 on most of I-70 traffic speed was about 70, when it went to 65 mph the traffic speed remained 70. Speaking of the 65mph speed limit, the bump to 65 mph on rural intestates would up saving lives. Yes, when you looked at the big picture, unlike the other studies on the effects of 65. The NMSL also forced offices to somewhat heavily patrol the nations intestates in fear of loosing highway funds which did nothing to increase traffic safety.