2006-06-18 21:39:13 · 14 answers · asked by cgoodspeed24 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Because I have a Mother, I don't need no stinkin' speed limit.
2006-06-19 16:50:35 · answer #1 · answered by Beavis Christ AM 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because auto manufacturers recognize that people should be given the freedom of choice as to whether they drive fast or not. Cars are also sold in areas where there are higher speed limits, or even none at all, so a car that would only do 70 wouldn't sell well.
2006-06-19 04:43:54 · answer #2 · answered by Greg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vehicle that is capable of driving at 120 mph is more efficient, and less stressed at 75mph. The added ability is actually quality engineering that ensures that the vehicle's maximum output exceeds the driver's needs when said driver operates it within lawful performance parameters. Put simply, a horse can run at 40 miles an hour but doing so will more quickly wear it out. Same for horse power.
2006-06-20 03:58:49 · answer #3 · answered by t2wocents 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For two reasons: 1) Because they aren't put in jail if someone is killed by a speeding motorist; and 2) Because people in some countries need a car with that ability as a status symbol, like wearing a Rolex watch is a status symbol.
2006-06-19 06:48:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bad bus driving wolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because by law, car manufacturers aren't required to limit the maximum speed of vehicles. And if one car company were to do so voluntarily, I would expect they wouldn't be very profitable afterwards, as many people like to drive fast and don't like to be limited in terms of speed.
2006-06-19 04:44:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My truck shuts down @ 98 MPH. My Saab will run 140, I know that both of my vehicles have reached their top speed while in my care. I like to take the Saab down to an abandoned air port and run it on the runways for fun.... That is why they make go fast!!!!!
2006-06-23 14:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by ubet426 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about emergencies?
What if you NEED to drive fast? Say a there's something or someone chasing you, or someone in the car is having a heart attack...there are reasons.
2006-06-19 04:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by coreyzard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all staes are 60mph some are 75. and cuz we have the need for speed
2006-06-19 04:43:00 · answer #8 · answered by late_sleeper35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In alot of motorways there is no speed limit
2006-06-19 04:44:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just think about all that money they get when they stop someone speeding. Have to pay all those tat head cops you know.
2006-06-19 05:08:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋