I wonder if the average driver pays attention to their speed though. I think the "speed limit" of 70-75mph (112-120kph) is 'normal' for rural areas. Even around here (Minnesota, USA).
I think it's insane that I've driven to Chicago and back home a few times and on the stretch of I90, I'd say maybe 4 out of 10 drivers are going 90-100mph (160kph). Yes.. 100mph. I don't think people realize how fast and dangerous those speeds are. They just know that they're getting to their destination a tad bit faster. I think your average driver doesn't think about the dangers of that speed, they just 'know' the faster they're traveling, they faster they'll get to their destination instead of thinking about how dangerous those speeds are.
if these numbers are accurate (from google), it's insane how fast your travel per second at 160 kph.
100 mph (160kph) = 146 ft/second
80 mph (128 kph) = 117 ft/second
70 mph (112 kph) = 102 ft/second
62 mph (100 kph) = 91 ft/second
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