Re: The Speed Trap - BBC1 Scotland

"John B" <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Matt B wrote:
>>
>> "John B" <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> > Matt B wrote:
>> >
>> >> Do you think that all speed limits are appropriate for all conditions
>> >> at
>> >> all
>> >> times?
>> >
>> > Of course they are not. What a silly question.
>>
>> Elaborate.
>
> You have to ask?

Did you read the post I was replying to?

> Try traffic levels, other road users, weather conditions for starters...
> Drivers need to slow down and adapt to specific conditions.
> Hint: the speed limit is a maximum, not a target come what may.

You may think _you_ know all the answers, but it was really the opinion of
the op I was seeking.

>> > Very often they are far too high and a good driver will take conditions
>> > into account.
>>
>> What can we deduce from the fact that you only got 50% of the correct
>> answer?
>
> Eh? Do enlighten me as to what the correct answer is then.

What a silly question. You have to ask? ;-) Hint: if they are not always
exactly appropriate for the conditions - sometimes they are too _high_, and
at others they may be too...

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Matt B


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