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Old 30-12-2011, 12:14   #61
Tim Deegan
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Re: 80mph speed limit 'would increase deaths by 20%'

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Depends on the circumstances, I've already stated that I drive to the conditions.
And what makes you an expert to make this assessment?

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I will quite happily drive at 100mph on a motorway, in the dry, when it's not too busy and visibility is good.

I wont do 100mph on a country lane in the wet at night.

I adhere to 30&40 limits in built up areas.
Oblivious to the danger you are putting other road users in!

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Most likely cause of an accident I witness daily is inattention on the motorway, just because you indicate doesn't mean you can pull out.
That is a typical remark from someone who drives dangerously. "well my lord, I was driving safely at 100mph, when some idiot dared to pull out and block my path. So I had no choice but to pile into the back of them, killing the family of four".

The fact is that when people look in their mirror before pulling out, they may see a car 200m behind them. But they won't expect that car to be travelling so fast that they are smashing into the back of them within a matter of seconds.


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You can't judge my driving technique from what I have said on here.
Yes we can. You are clearly a dangerous and inconsiderate driver


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Are they? how high.
Don't start that game, I don't rely on stats. I go by what I see with my own eyes.

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because I have something called experience

and my experience
Experience doesn't make you a good driver. It can make you very complacent. And combined with your poor attitude, can make you very dangerous.

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not excessive for the conditions at the time

for the conditions at the time

tells me I'm spot on
The fact that you admit to diving at 100mph+, and think it's safe, tells us all that you don't have a clue about judging what is safe and what isn't.


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Why not?
Because you put them in serious danger


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I don't know never exxperienced it, and I can't speak for a judge.

Point of the question was?
Well lets hope you lose your licence before you do kill anyone

---------- Post added at 11:14 ---------- Previous post was at 11:12 ----------

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You don't have to exceed the limits for a road to be dangerous.

50mph into a 90deg blind corner on a country road will get you, or someone, killed - but you haven't exceeded the limit.

Whereas 75-80 on the same road where is straightens out and you have good visibility for a mile or two is perfectly safe.

I said I drive fast....not stupid.

And I'm afraid it's numbskulls such as yourself and Mr Deegan that can't differentiate between the two.
Possibly just ignorant!!!

Are you trained to drive safely on public roads, at high speed??
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