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Old 17-11-18, 06:41 PM   #11
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Speed LIMIT not TARGET

Yes, just pointing out my surprise that it's apparently such a speeding hotspot that needs such attention considering my experiences recently on it.
I've had no worry of reaching the speed target... er.. I mean limit, let alone exceeding it.


Knowing my luck now I've said that I'll be zapped on my next overtake.


Some of the people driving locally to me really don't look like they should be any more though. Every other driver in our town is revving the hell out of their engine slipping the clutch everywhere travelling at 10mph.


I don't mind going below the limit and enjoying the scenery but there comes a point where you're worried what's going to appear behind you at speed and rear end you when you're following a 30mph car on a national speed limit road. Going well below the speed limit can be as dangerous as speeding in some situations.
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Old 17-11-18, 07:12 PM   #12
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Someone's done a speed awareness course then!
Not yet, clean licence here I'm not scared to open the throttle, I just do it wisely.. Both of my bikes sing a sweet tune when asked to, the Tracer especially

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Old 17-11-18, 07:13 PM   #13
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Yes, just pointing out my surprise that it's apparently such a speeding hotspot that needs such attention considering my experiences recently on it.
I've had no worry of reaching the speed target... er.. I mean limit, let alone exceeding it.


Knowing my luck now I've said that I'll be zapped on my next overtake.


Some of the people driving locally to me really don't look like they should be any more though. Every other driver in our town is revving the hell out of their engine slipping the clutch everywhere travelling at 10mph.


I don't mind going below the limit and enjoying the scenery but there comes a point where you're worried what's going to appear behind you at speed and rear end you when you're following a 30mph car on a national speed limit road. Going well below the speed limit can be as dangerous as speeding in some situations.
Absolutely I'm not one for doing 45 in a 70 when I can be doing 70 ish.. I'm all about making space and making progress, depending on the ride at the time

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Old 17-11-18, 07:53 PM   #14
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Along the same lines I hate it when people can't drive to the conditions. Heavy rain or even snow and people still driving beyond their limits, often tailgating closer than normal when allowing more distance would be a good idea, all because you're being cautious and riding slower than the limit.


We've had two cars spin out on the roundabout and flip over near us recently and both drivers seemed really surprised it happened. They didn't seem to register that it happened because they're coming off a 40mph road and trying to get around the roundabout without lowering their speed to join the 40mph road the other side in the rain. They acted like it was some bizarre freak of nature and just bad luck that it happened to them.
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Old 17-11-18, 10:59 PM   #15
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Some accidents just don't make sense. Near where I live there is a huge roundabout at the end of dead straight dual carriageway that splits into three lanes as you approach it. Somehow, the husband of one of our lease car drivers failed to see the roundabout in broad daylight and drove straight on to it demolishing the chevron sign and smashing the car sump.
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