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Originally Posted by spacemanspif
The speed limit is the maximum speed allowed on the stretch of road. Few roads have a minimum speed limit but they do exist. It's my opinion that if people paid more attention to the road in front of them and their mirrors that they'd be able to see the gap closing on the slower car, safely change lanes, and pass the slower car without ever slowing down. The waste of energy comes from poor drivers more so than slow drivers.
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in many states the MINIMUM speed limit is 15mph below the posted speed limit (whether or not it's posted as a min speed limit)
I know for a fact this is the case in Washington State (where I live)
as well as how often it is the "Prius" driving slow in the PASSING LANE
this bugs me a lot, as I drive a prius (normally 5-10mph above the posted speed limit when the roads are clear)
btw,
while I realize my higher speed may not be the best for mpg in my prius,
I'm used to my GTO and my old Camaro (both 6 speeds (double overdrive) and lots of low rpm torque) that get better fuel economy at 75mph than 60
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2005 GTO 6.0 V8 (600hp)
1991 Geo Metro 1.0 3/5 base
2010 Prius II (replaced 2001 Tahoe 5.3 V8 April 2014)
1994 F-350 7.3 TurboDiesel (Rollin' Coal)
