Mike Spinelli of
jalopnik.com wrote an
article today about how increasing the speed limits on highways can actually make them safer.
This comes as a result of
a study done by
HighRoad Automotive Research. According to the study, the adrenaline released by your body when you drive fast increases your awareness, and decreases your reaction time, thus making you a better driver.
The study asks for increases in speed limits in Australia, for anywhere from 20 kmph (local city streets) to 50 kmph (highways). In addition people would have to be given advanced driver training when they get their license.
And just like that, I am totally on board with increasing the speed limits. I also like the idea of handing out demerits to people going too slowly, as there is nothing more disappointing and frustrating than being caught behind a slow driver.
Obviously this is Australia that we are talking about, and they don't have to worry about having ice and snow on the roads for half of the year so maybe it makes a bit more sense for them, but for the summer months in Canada, why not?
