80 MPH SPEED SIGNS

[TeleStratMan]

Maybe not, but if the speed limit is increased to 80, soon they'll be driving 85.

Probably see a slight increase in folks driving 85.
Most people are creatures of habit and have a comfort zone for speed already. They won't change their driving habits . I already see people driving 85-90 mph out there no matter the posted speed limit. They will continue driving like that.

The traffic fatalities / 100,000 people actually decreased for several years after the National 55 MPH was repealed in 1995. Here is a link to the Stats.
Vehicles are being made safer and safer each year so that definitely contributes to a reduction in fatalities regardless of the speeds.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motor_vehicle_fatality_rate_in_U.S._by_year

 

[HeyEng]

The speed limit on the toll road between San Antonio and Austin is 85 and folks don't run 90. For the most part, drivers will adhere to the "85% rule" in which they will travel the speed in which is prudent for conditions. The 15% are the outliers and will drive faster/slower no matter the limit.

ODOT has said that they will need to conduct traffic/safety studies prior to raising any limits, so I would say 6 months at the earliest.

 

[CHenry]

"Its not the speed- Its the Sudden Stop"

Most folks are already driving 80 on the turnpikes so I do see much change in the fatality rates on the turnpikes.

They will drive 85-90 now

 

[swampratt]

Inattentive driving and not knowing how to merge onto the highway and parking in the fast lane.
That stuff bothers me most not the high speed.

 

[CHenry]

ODOT has said that they will need to conduct traffic/safety studies prior to raising any limits, so I would say 6 months at the earliest.

yes, that is how we do it.

 

[TeleStratMan]

They will drive 85-90 now

I already see people out here doing that. They will not change no matter what the posted speed limit Most people will continue driving as they have because people are creatures of habit and have already developed a speed comfort zone. The last few years I see most people driving about AVG 80 MPH on the Turner turnpike.

 

[Glocktogo]

I drive 80-82 on the tpk now. If they raise it to 80 I will drive, 80-82.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

I drive the speed limit on the turnpikes. My Jeep Cherokee gets its best gas mileage from 60-65 mph. On the turnpike it starts dropping.

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[BReeves]

Big trucks will be the biggest problem passing each other with both having 65 MPH governors.

 

[Dumpstick]

I drive 80-82 on the tpk now. If they raise it to 80 I will drive, 80-82.

I drive 65 on the tpike now. If the limit is raised, I will drive 65.

Usually in the right lane, but if @swampratt is on the road, I'm in the left lane.