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Obviously, speed doesn't kill.
Speed differential does.
The problem is when v is high enough, the differential with stationary objects like bridge pylons, dividers, curbs, pedestrians (given the difference, walking speed makes no difference at all) and stalled cars becomes unacceptably high.
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People don't drive at a speed they consider safe. They drive at a speed they consider comfortable. Unfortunately, modern cars are so quiet and composed at speed that 100-120 mph is perfectly comfortable in most cars, no matter how suitable those speeds are to the current road conditions.
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Which means, to bring down speeds and conserve oil, everyone should be driving stripped out, roofless Miatas. Without helmets or goggles.
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