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Re: Unfair speed limits
In a previous article, brindle@lf.hp.com (Mark Brindle) says:
>I agree that speed differential is a concern; but, the *MAIN*
>cause of accidents is driver inattention and/or incompetence.
>Speed differentials on the German autobahns are *ENORMOUS* --
>closing speeds of well over 100 mph are commonplace; yet, the
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>accident rates are lower than on US interstates.
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This isn't a flame, but could you give a source or a citation
or something to back this up? I was actually arguing one side or another
of this subject with someone once, and I was unable to find any stats for
autobahn accident rates. I'm honestly interested.
John
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