On 16/01/2013 22:29, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
> 3 kmh is a pretty fine line. You need an accurate cruise control for
> that or else spend a dangerous amount of time monitoring your
> speedometer rather than the road.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
Well, I guess I solved this problem to my own satisfaction about thirty
years ago, by deciding to obey the limits.
Partly because not doing so was causing me anxiety, but also because I
reasoned they were there for a reason, and in the current urban
situation (here, at least) it's irresponsible. Of course, the situation
vis-a-vis revenue collection is different in other places. I can well
believe 'traps' are set for tax purposes. I was very cautious when
driving in the US, which I suppose I should have been anyway!
I don't monitor my speed dangerously either. But I'm not doing anything
other than driving the vehicle. It only takes a glance; I spend more
time checking my mirror. Urban driving requires total concentration, at
least it does for me. I'm always alert driving, which may be why I
dislike it so much.
I drove with a tachograph for years and became pretty good at judging
speed, but it wore off a bit because I stopped driving for a few years,
to re-centre myself. If asked to do it again it wouldn't bother me,
because I just don't speed.
D.
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