And even if 100km/h on the freeway is safer than 50km/h in a 50km/h zone people are still getting killed in both area's and if anything that just means that you should reduce the speed of the more dangerous zone
Blanket solutions like this are the problem.
Example, If accidents are happening because of road conditions, then dropping the speed limit does nothing to reduce the number of accidents caused by this.
Greenmount Hill is a classic example. A few years back they lowered the speed limit for trucks coming down the hill because there were so many accidents and near misses, but the accidents were still happening.
Eventually, main roads grew a brain enough to realize what everyone else already knew - That the momentum of the trucks and the road conditions combined meant that even at lower speeds, there was still the same danger. They ultimately came up with the concept of the tar beds (kitty litter, etc)
To my knowledge, there hasnt been a major accident there for a few years, although I have driven past and seen for myself, trucks in the beds.
My point is, speed is
always a factor, but not always the
reason for the accident. If authorities give a shit enough to actually investigate causes of accidents without looking for the quickest way to tie it to speed, we may come up with more clever solutions like the tar beds.
If the car behind is too close to you then there's only one option which is to speed up and get out the way.
Thats incorrect. If you are in the left lane, the correct reaction is to slow down to allow him to pass.
Most of the time however if you stay calm all you have to do is beep your horn.
This is not only incorrect, but is also ILLEGAL.
What makes you think you are one of the elite that can safely drive over the limit? 99% of road users probably think they are better than average drivers.
Im not saying Im an elite driver. I possess a clean driving record and some years of driving experience. Im enjoying the discussion, but I cant help but question
your authority on the topic, since you were unaware of the points raised above - both of which are clearly stated in the DriveSafe manual and are required knowledge to hold even an 'L' plate!