should cars that cant reach 100 mph and take longer than 10 secs to reach 60mph be banned?

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Answer 1

Of course and anyone not doing more than 70 MPH on the motorway (whilst talking on their mobile) should be banned too. And everyone should do a minimum of 40 in built up areas - and with the windows wound down and Gangsta Rap thumping out of the stereo.
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Jeremy Clarkson

Answer 2

I don't think that 100 mph is a legitimate requirement- there should not be a requirement that a car be able to attain a speed that isn't legal anywhere in the states.

10 seconds to 60 mph is slow, but not dangerous, although I do think there should be a lower performance limit.

On the flip side, 500 hp, 200 mph cars seem unnecessary as well.

The idea of banning things in a free society is problematic to me.

Before I commit too much energy to timing cars and punishing 'Vette owners, I'd like a hunting license for people talking on the cell phone while applying mascara and reading the newspaper. I figure if we publicly shot a couple of these a week, the rest would get the message.

Answer 3

Interesting point... but no.

I had a 1.1 Ford Fiesta that ran lik a sewing machine at 54 mph... and I never blocked or obstructed anyone while driving it. I now have a Vetra thats easily capable of 122 mph, and I have discovered that there are lots of people blocking my way, and making bad decisions about pulling out on the rapidly apporaching Vectra...

What we need is a longer driving test, that takes into concideration peoples observational abilities, and thier perception of speed, not only of thier own vehicle, but also that of others. While on the subject, I think people should display an understanding of exactly HOW thier vehicle works before being allowed to drive it... I dont mean the "show me" and "tell me" questions now part of the UK driving test (althought they are maybe a step in the right direction)... I mean, prospective drivers should have to prove thay understand the fundamentals of the mechanical side of the breaking system, the fiel system,the suspension etc... So thay actually understand what even the most basic vehicles are and are not capable of.

Further to this I believe there should be compulsory further training after passing the test. (Similar to the 'Pass Plus' scheme now in place)

It's not about speed, slow or fast, it's about the ability of the driver of any given vehicle to react and make decisions drive with consideration and a little common sense.

Answer 4

You could make all cars that capable, but the roads would still be populated by white-haired mash-eaters who drive them like they're on the way to a funeral. Better to introduce compulsory retests every 5 years starting at 60 and get these doddery old menaces off the roads and onto the buses where they belong. That would do a damn sight more than any road pricing or congestion charge!

Answer 5

Where do you have 100mph speed limits???? I would really like to know. Would that 0-60 time include trucks?

They can be annoying, but hey that's the way it is. And just because the car can do the time doesn't mean that the person driving will push the gas hard enough for it to do it.

Good luck.

Answer 6

I think that's a bit extreme! What about all the little base-model superminis & older classics?
I do think that EVERY vehicle on the road should be able to maintain 55mph, fully laden, up a 15% gradient. Including HGV's, caravans, & A-reg Metros! Would that satisfy you?

Answer 7

Nope, there is a such thing as selfcontrol, I do believe that you should have to take a different driving test if your going to be driving a high performance vehicle.

Answer 8

U R A i⊃☹☈₭...
High speed driving is hazardous and should be confined to the race track.

Answer 9

No we need those peices of junk to give manufacturers higher C.A.F.E. ratings so they can still make the fast, gas guzzlers!

Answer 10

not at all - perhaps cars should not have the capabilities to reach more than 60mph that would be a good move and cause less accidents world wide.