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04-03-2021, 09:25 AM
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55 MPH on Interstate
Just finished a 1500 mile trip back from florida towing a 2020 Chevy Sonic for the first time. Traffic was heavy and lots of wind. The "sweet spot" was around 55mph but I felt like maybe I was a traffic hazard. Everyone passed me including the 70mph diesel pushers. 55-58mph seems the most safe for me. Am I being a road hazard or do any others drive at lower speeds?
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04-03-2021, 09:28 AM
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Drive what you feel safe at as long as you are above the minimum posted for the road. Out top speed is 65 mph.
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04-03-2021, 09:31 AM
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Thr minimum legal speed on the interstates varies from 40mph to 50mph. As long as you don't drop below that, you're fine.
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04-03-2021, 09:35 AM
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You're going to get both sides of that question, as answers.
I drive according to road, traffic, and weather conditions, whether I'm towing or not. That includes using the 4-way flashers, where necessary/required, if you are driving more slowly than traffic.
While some freeways do have posted minumum speed limits, you have to drive within your limits of safety, or you put yourself and others at risk. If you can't do the minimum, or at least get close to keeping up with the flow of traffic, pull over or get off the highway until you're able to.
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04-03-2021, 09:37 AM
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I do 62-63 ...... with pullovers, I average 60 on a long trip. Keeps the math simple.
Below 60 and I feel like yes, everyone is about to slam into me or cut me off. Around 60-65 there is enough other traffic slightly faster or slower, you aren't the weakest in the herd for the predators.
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04-03-2021, 09:53 AM
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Driving 5 mph under the speed limit might get you pulled over by the cops and a written warning.
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04-03-2021, 09:55 AM
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At 55 my mpg is maximized. There is separation which maxizes safety. I get to the destination 1/2 to 1 hour later than 65, so what, I'm retired. We plan most days 100-250 miles. We still get in to most around parks before 2pm. We leave at day break. I'm not as stressed out as going 70. I see the roses and can enjoy the surrounding scenery. I see old folks that never learned how to slow down, just like when they did that four letter word "work".
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04-03-2021, 09:56 AM
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We drive 60 MPH on the interstates, keeping in the far right lane. That's the speed where I feel most in control.
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04-03-2021, 10:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tetranz
Driving 5 mph under the speed limit might get you pulled over by the cops and a written warning.
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That is an example of DWB.
The questions the officer was asking were to find out if the driver is DUI.
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04-03-2021, 10:24 AM
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I have been driving under the speed limit for decades (5-10 mph)
Old girlfriend used to tell me to speed up so I didn't get stopped after a dinner with a couple of wines.
Even in crowded touristy areas.... never a stop.
Cops stop you for all kinds of reasons, 5 mph under the limit ...... I seriously doubt it...especially in a large vehicle AND there are usually p,envy more doing the same.
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04-03-2021, 10:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MW22r
Just finished a 1500 mile trip back from florida towing a 2020 Chevy Sonic for the first time. Traffic was heavy and lots of wind. The "sweet spot" was around 55mph but I felt like maybe I was a traffic hazard. Everyone passed me including the 70mph diesel pushers. 55-58mph seems the most safe for me. Am I being a road hazard or do any others drive at lower speeds?
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We have a 45 foot tri-axle toy hauler which weighs in around 21,000 lbs. We travel at around 65 mph maybe every now and then bump it to 67-68. That is the speed we feel comfortable with and enjoy. If others wish to run faster, they can, but I like the felling I have at that speed with the Ram and RV. Even in Texas where the speed limit is 80 mph we drive 65 mph or so.
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04-03-2021, 10:31 AM
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That is way Interstates are multi-lane
FAST lane, Medium Lane(s), SLOW Lane
Drive in the slow lane and ENJOY the trip
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04-03-2021, 10:39 AM
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The sweet spot for the truck to be in top gear on levelish highways is 63-65mph. We are not the fastest dog on the track but we are not the slowest either.
There is a bumper sticker on the back of the trailer that reads "No, I am not in a hurry".
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04-03-2021, 10:48 AM
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Vintage RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tetranz
Driving 5 mph under the speed limit might get you pulled over by the cops and a written warning.
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Wow! What?
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