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Originally Posted by ***Mr D***
I agree it does not make it right, but is a limit of 70Mph realistick (SP) with todays vehicles, with improved performance, handling, brakes ect. I mean I can do 100Mph in 3rd gear.
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But don't forget with all the improvements you mention there are still us humans behind the wheel making mistakes.
It still takes a long time to stop when you are doing 70mph and a car has just pulled into the side of your car on the motorway because they did not look properly before pulling out and nudged you into the crash barrier.
A few months ago I just missed a car that went up the bank into some trees on the M6. The car was on its side resting on a small tree. I suspect the driver was dead because they had the "did you witness an accident board out the next day".
70mph up the grass bank with a blown out tyre must be scary as well.