Originally Posted by Oakey
Also, in threads like these, especially on another forum (not mentioning names), I see a lot of people arguing that speeding is fine so long as 'you're sensible'.
This is ridiculous.
The problem with going over 70mph is that, in the event of something happening, you're reducing your chances of survival. You have less reaction time, more stopping distance, etc, etc. It's all very well saying 'as long as you're sensible' but sensibility won't prepare you for the unexpected. I lost control of my car at 110mph on the M6, it wasn't particularly busy, maybe 6 other cars around me. But I fishtailed across 2 lanes for some considerable distance before regaining control. I feel lucky I survived. It was daft to be doing that speed to begin with but since then I've stuck to 70mph, of course I'll sometimes drift to 80mph but soon correct things. The people who say 'as long as you're sensible' haven't yet experienced 'the unexpected'. I'm sure if they did they might think otherwise.