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Edited by Dropship dude:
5/7/2013 4:36:07 PM
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Is speeding on an empty road irresponsible?
Before you jump to any argument, allow me to lay down the terms:
It is a long, wide road with few turns and lovely straights. It's mid-afternoon and the road is rarely used by commuters, as there is a shorter, faster route to get between settlements. The speed limit on the road is the national limit (that's 60mph for those unaware). It is just you on the road, and you can see ahead of you for miles - the road is deserted. For argument's sake we'll say you're doing 100mph on this 60mph road.
With only your life in danger if anything goes wrong, is it still irresponsible? If you accept that it is your fault should anything happen to you, are you not entitled to, essentially, "go for it"?
Any thoughts?
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Uncontrolled environment, yes it's irresponsible. If you lose control and go off course and cause any property damage to someone else's or the 'state's' , then you may lose you license and be not insurable unless of course you like outrageously high risk insurance. Is the vehicle prepared for such speeds? Doubtful. That said, yes I've done this. I won't push it that far on public roads again, it just isn't worth it. Now say 80..... well guilty. I know my car is able to do speeds higher and had aftermarket brakes, but on public roads as you describe, there are just too many unknowns that could occur that make this really unwise. Take it to a track.
