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Originally Posted by catch2otwo  anything over 55mph affects gas mileage quite a bit especially in vehicals that get shit for mileage to begin with like my truck. |
This is true. This past weekend I did a trip to VA in my Ranger (4 cyl, auto, 2wd, borrowed cap).
On the way down I decided to drive exactly the speed limit when safe to do so (and when I wasn't in someones way). I averaged 32.5mpg! I was effing shocked. Usually I get around 22-25 around town, maybe 27 on a long highway trip. I realize the cap helps a lot, but jesus.
I say, let people decide how fast to drive on their own. Lowering the speed limits is just going to piss a lot of people off. After all, they do have "minimum" speeds that have been in effect for years. Want to save gas, go 55. If anything a lot of the limits in this state need to be raised (55mph on 93, give me a break. People average 80+ on that road most days).