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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People have both different driving abilities and different car abilities. My drivers ed teacher told me 30 something years ago that older drivers compensate for their slowing reaction times by slowing down their driving too. Which makes sense.

I’m in my 50s and [b]while I don’t go below the speed limit[/b], I do feel a difference in my reaction times and my distance vision, even though I have appropriate glasses.  Also I’m aware people are on their phones. So I am more cautious than just 10 years ago.

Leave a little earlier and save yourself the stress. [/quote]

The speed limit is the [i]maximum[/i] speed. In fact, the [i]maximum[/i] speed [i]under ideal conditions[/i].

You are [i]supposed to[/i] drive below the speed limit. By definition.[/quote]

Bullshit.  If you can't drive the speed limit get off the road.[/quote]

No, really. Look, here's the Maryland driver's manual:

Drivers must recognize and adjust their speed to adverse conditions. Maryland Vehicle Law requires that motorists drive at a reasonable and prudent speed and with a regard for existing and potential hazards. [b]You may drive slower than the posted speed limit, based on road conditions, but it is illegal to drive any faster than the posted speed limit.[/b]

(Bolded by me.)

There's this, too:

The posted speed limit is the maximum legal speed you can travel on a road under ideal conditions.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/_resources/docs/DL-002.pdf[/quote]

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