Texas highway would be the first to allow 85 mph speed limit

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40. it's not illegal, lol! but no, i actually drive the speed limit (basically).

if it's 55 i won't go over, period.

if it's 65 i'll go between about 63 and 65, just to stay with traffic. unless there's zero traffic, in which case i'll go 55 until i see another car.

if it's over 65 i'll go 65. my experience is that when the speed limit is 55, people drive about 63.
when the speed limit is 65, people will drive about 70.
when the speed limit is 70, people will drive about 73.

so the differential between my speed and traffic is never more than 8 mph, which is hardly a concern for anyone.

also, i drive with one eye on the rear view mirror, i'm quick with the hazard lights if need be and i make it easy for people to pass me.


next time i go back to austin and drive down to san marcos, i'll be happy to take i-35 and let the speed demons take the new toll road.