It is proven that by slowing down 5 mph, people can save between 10-20% on their gas consumption. That means for a 15 gallon tank and mostly highway driving, each person can save 1.5-3 gallons of gas per tankful, just going 5 mph less. With gas prices around $2.40/gal, that's an extra $3.60-$7.20 per tankful, just for going 5 mph more. Times that by the number of fillups in a year, and people can save hundreds of dollars a year, just by driving slower. Times that by the number of vehicles on the road, and we certainly wouldn't see $2.50-$3 (or more) gas like before. Plus, people don't save that much time! If people go 70 mph instead of 75, it would only take a person 1 minute 15 seconds for a 20 mile stretch. Please answer why people don't slow down. I wanna know. Thanks.
2006-11-29 17:58:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
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2006-11-29 18:01:39 · answer #1 · answered by Drew 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, I'd say it's simply the fact people are in a hurry. Whether it's 15 seconds, or 15 minutes saved, we have been programmed by our current lifestyle, especially in the workplace, to get things done as fast as possible. This transfers over to our daily lives. Of course, this is simply a matter of opinion. Now, for larger vehicles like trucks, you have to consider the fact the driver is either paid by the mile, or by the load. This means the faster the load is delivered, the more money the driver makes. As a former trucker, all I can say is the rules were made by the trucking companies, so going 80 mph instead of 55 mph means more money in a driver's pocket, and whether it's right or wrong in anyone's opinion, it's a fact truck driver's have to live with.
2006-11-30 03:05:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Phoenix, if someone slows down to the speed limit, it backs traffic up for miles. Just one car going the speed limit will cause a slow-down that just wastes gas and pumps carbon into the atmosphere. (Another reason I don't live there.)
We need fewer traffic signals and stop signs and more split-level intersections, since the flying car seems to be late in coming.
You're right though, on the open highway, anything above 55 is very wasteful.
Stop-and-go is the worst.
2006-11-29 18:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In canada, when the price of gas was around $1.20 per liter, traffic on the highways was running around 95 KM/hr even though the speed limit was 110. This wasn't regulated, it just happened, even the highway trucks were running slower. Now the price of gas has come to a reasonable price, speeds have increased a little bit, but geneally seem to be around 100km/hr in a 110km/hr speed zone.
2006-11-30 03:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by al b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slowing down isn't always economical. I think the most economical speed is between 70 and 80 km/hr, or about 40 - 50 mph.
2006-11-29 18:12:31 · answer #5 · answered by Bad bus driving wolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually do slow down as a means of helping the environment and saving my own money. Other people may get a thrill by driving fast without thinking of the smallness of that feeling and having no idea how they could benefit from slightly changed behavior. I think people just don't think.
2006-11-29 18:07:04 · answer #6 · answered by skellyatsogang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why should we slow down? I'm not saying this to be combative, but if I'm ok with paying more for my speed, then shouldn't I be able to?
The speed limits are so underrated in some areas that it's frustrating to drive. There's a street here in my town that is nice and long, 4 lanes, and no driveways - the speed limit is 30. It's really just a place for cops to sit and wait for their quarry.
2006-11-30 19:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by DA 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
gas fees will do down returned because of the fact of all the extra desirable steps we've taken to shelter gas and shop ourselves money. that's barely going to take a whilst previously gas fees mirror that.
2016-10-13 10:11:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great in theory, but I live in a congested city, not out in the country where there's no traffic. I drive traffic clogged roads that consume much more fuel than driving faster, so any savings is lost.
2006-11-30 23:06:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
People drive too slow as it is. we need a federal max speed limit of 75 on all interstates.
2006-11-30 05:27:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋