Do you obey the speed limit?

rosebarnalice

I drive a Prius (in which, of course, the Smug comes standard), so I don't push the highway speed beyond 72--because that, my energy efficiency plummets. In town, I'm usually right at the speed limit or + 1/2.

Unwrapping_Candy

Are you a cop? :P

I tend to go 5-10mph over regardless of where I am because that's typically the flow of traffic anyway. And I get really, really frustrated if someone in front of me is going even 1 mph under the posted limit, especially if I cannot pass. I am a "aggressive driver"--this likely explains why my insurance rates are still so high. O_o

messyinthekitchen

On the highway and low traffic areas I speed. In school zones and main streets I follow the speed limit.

ninerbuff

I'm on island time. I have nowhere to be in a hurry. I give myself enough time to take it easy and jam out to the Bobs (Marley and Dylan).

I miss that. Can I move in?

knittnponder

Yes! I have a 17 yo with a permit and a 15 yo who is getting ready! All laws are obeyed so I can lecture without being a hypocrite!

hjfischer

LOL. I love this! I speed ALL THE TIME. I hate slow drivers, they annoy the crap out of me. If I am not in front, I will be soon enough! One reason why I drive a mini-van? If I had a V-8, I probably would have a million speeding tickets by now. I don't speed in school zones - ever. Otherwise, the faster the better..... Watch out for the crazy mom in the green minivan with my I Love Dogs car magnet.

fatgirlslove

I pretty much do the speed limit, but I make the most ridiculous U turns...illegal doesn't do them justice lol

janet_pratt

No, I tend to go over on the freeway.

julsofdenial

i almost always speed (about 10mph over the limit)! and i HATE it when other people on the road try to act as a pace car (driving in the left lane, doing the speed limit right next to the person in the left lane)!!! it also annoys me when people get mad (honk, flip me off, etc) for simply passing them. if you don't wanna be passed, go faster. :-)

OMG this exactly!! I also HATE when people stroll along in the left lane and I can just tell they have decided that I should not be allowed to speed so they will stop me..LOL.

I will also add that when someone speeds down my residential street I want to chase them down and do a citizens arrest for endangering my kids. yes, apparently I am a total hypocrite. (although I do try not to speed in residential areas since I have kids myself)

sister_bear

I go the speed limit. I'm the jerk that stops at the yellow light.

If I ride with you, I promise to stomp my right foot, watch the speedometer, and cringe the whole time. I know it's going to happen and I don't mean to do it. Usually folks don't notice it and I'm always prepared to make fun myself, laugh about it, and try to hide that I'm horribly embarrassed about it.

Long ago, I accepted that I am... uptight. It is who I am.

In other news, I rode in the car with a coworker today and was almost carsick, so I think I learned a little about WHY I am this way. We didn't go very far, but he sped and corned faster than my stomach liked. lol

sarahsmom1

My motto never drive faster than an Angel can fly

sarahsmom1

I go the speed limit. I'm the jerk that stops at the yellow light.

If I ride with you, I promise to stomp my right foot, watch the speedometer, and cringe the whole time. I know it's going to happen and I don't mean to do it. Usually folks don't notice it and I'm always prepared to make fun myself, laugh about it, and try to hide that I'm horribly embarrassed about it.

Long ago, I accepted that I am... uptight. It is who I am.

In other news, I rode in the car with a coworker today and was almost carsick, so I think I learned a little about WHY I am this way. We didn't go very far, but he sped and corned faster than my stomach liked. lol

Im the same way thats why I always drive

sassylilmama

I have a lead foot and road rage. My daughter asked me one day if I wanted her to show somebody the finger so I had to calm down the rage a bit. Although my 2 year old will yell "45" at drivers in front of us lol

SkateboardFi

ehhhhh not especially..i'm always 5-10 miles above it. and i learned to drive in new orleans so i weave in and out of traffic if i'm in a rush

TooFatToFit

I'm not very competitive and am pretty patient in general. I'm not the one who's going to freak out if the guy ahead of me stops at a yellow light or takes a long time to make a left hand turn out of a parking lot. But I do tend to end up zipping along without realizing it if it's clear ahead, so I like to use my cruise control a lot. I usually set it at 10km over...sometimes 15km over if it's a long divided highway in good weather. So far, now tickets. :smokin:

sunkisses

I'm on island time. I have nowhere to be in a hurry. I give myself enough time to take it easy and jam out to the Bobs (Marley and Dylan).

I miss that. Can I move in?

Well, I'm literally on a peninsula, but we take things slowly here too. You're welcome to move here - everyone else does.

ScotsLenny

on the open road anything up to 100mph, if the machine is up to it

Britt2Fitjrny

My motto never drive faster than an Angel can fly

but how fast can Angels fly??? I think my gardian angel likes to fly really fast!!

Qarol

Yep I knew I could pull the speeders out! What I've also found it that your driving habits usually equate to how you lose weight in most cases. If you speed, you want instant results. If you're a slower driver, you're okay with slow progress. Of course this is my own observation.

I always speed, but I'm slow and steady when it comes to weight goals.

I am the opposite. I keep it to no more than 5 miles over when driving, but I am super impatient with weight loss.

Jennloella

speed limit. I have precious cargo in my car.