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Belmit · 23-02-2009, 15:18

I'm going to go abstract and say you got a point from each camera.

LeperousDust · 23-02-2009, 16:37

Ouchies

A Place of Light · 23-02-2009, 19:22

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Originally Posted by Psymonkee

I'm guessing it's not about the getting somewhere in a hurry but the interruption to your smooth journey/momentum.

It's been shown time and time again that the optimum speed for a relaxed and smooth journey is around 60mph. The faster you go, the more concentration (read effort) is required and the typical stop/start scenario affects you to a lesser degree.

A Place of Light · 23-02-2009, 19:29

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Originally Posted by Lomster

Didn't you know, there's children to be run over and kittens to be strangled!

I just think that whenever I see a forum post from someone pointing out how angry they are about this, I think "oh good, someone who's angry behind the wheel.....what a recipe for safe motoring that is".

If you're going to be flying around at 90 only to complain about being held up, then here's a crazy idea.....start your journey a fraction earlier?
At 90 you'll use more fuel, give your tyres a harder time, put more strain on your engine and risk an endorsement or two and for what? To get home a little earlier?

Unless the journey is a long one then you'll save very little in the way of time no matter how much extra progress you think you're making, and even on a long journey the time saving will be minimal.

A Place of Light · 23-02-2009, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Wryel

Either that or slow down in front of those lorries so they have to change up about 8 gears.

Good advice, why not take it up a notch and slam your brakes on.....that's bound to be good for a laugh.
Being a driver isn't about getting one over on someone who "did you wrong" on the road.
That kind of attitude causes accidents.

Jhadur · 23-02-2009, 20:22

Right off topic but APoL you do know you can multi-quote don't you?
No need for lots of individually quoted posts

And on topic - I hate those cameras and I'm gonna take a guess at 3points unless you're really lucky Desmo

Del Lardo · 23-02-2009, 22:02

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Originally Posted by A Place of Light

It's been shown time and time again that the optimum speed for a relaxed and smooth journey is around 60mph. The faster you go, the more concentration (read effort) is required and the typical stop/start scenario affects you to a lesser degree.

Can you point me towards an article? I'd be interested in having a read.

For me I tend to cruise at 80mph because I can comfortably process what's going on around me. At 60mph the lack of effort required is actually an issue for me as my mind starts to wonder and I loose concentration.

Darrin · 23-02-2009, 22:21

It's been so long since I've driven more than 5 miles in one stretch that I just don't care anymore. And the last long drive I made was 1,530 miles in a 26 foot U-haul, speed limited to 75mph.

So, yeah. I struggle to get my Jeep warmed up all the way anymore...

cheets · 23-02-2009, 23:13

Zero, I still have zero points and thats from 9 years of driving.

Fayshun · 23-02-2009, 23:45

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Originally Posted by cheets

Zero, I still have zero points and thats from 9 years of driving.

Had 3 in 2005, now off my licence, in

nearly 20 years of driving.

23-02-2009, 15:18	#21
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I'm going to go abstract and say you got a point from each camera. __________________

23-02-2009, 16:37	#22
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Ouchies __________________

23-02-2009, 20:22	#26
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	Right off topic but APoL you do know you can multi-quote don't you? No need for lots of individually quoted posts And on topic - I hate those cameras and I'm gonna take a guess at 3points unless you're really lucky Desmo __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

23-02-2009, 22:21	#28
Darrin Dirteh Kitteh Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hiding out in Mormon Country Posts: 1,629	It's been so long since I've driven more than 5 miles in one stretch that I just don't care anymore. And the last long drive I made was 1,530 miles in a 26 foot U-haul, speed limited to 75mph. So, yeah. I struggle to get my Jeep warmed up all the way anymore... __________________ A bullet may have your name on it, but shrapnel is addressed "to whom it may concern".

23-02-2009, 23:13	#29
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	Zero, I still have zero points and thats from 9 years of driving.