75 Speed Limit - How Fast

CaLBaR wrote:

A1ARealtorRick wrote:

Mike134 wrote:

A1ARealtorRick wrote:
We all know that a 75 mph posted speed limit means traffic will be moving at 77 to 80. Personally, before I'd cruise along at anything less than 65, I'd get off the Interstate and use US highways. Traveling too far below the speed of traffic, IMO, is more dangerous than trying to keep up with it.

I never worry what happens behind me. If you can't plan/look ahead and go safely around me you DO NOT belong on an interstate.

You DO need to worry about what happens behind you, especially if you're the cause of it. Selfishly saying it's everyone else's responsibility to conform to your style of driving is just that, selfish -- and potentially dangerous. If I want to/need to drive 60 when the vast majority of traffic is moving at nearly 80, then I'm the one who doesn't belong on the interstate, and believe me, I've spend thousands of miles off the interstate for that exact reason.

I completely agree with this statement. Travelling slightly under the speed limit is not an issue but 15 - 20 MPH under the speed limit or flow of traffic is dangerous and inconsiderate. You should find an alternate route than the interstate or highway if you can't or won't keep up with traffic. RV or no RV.

I totally agree you need to move with traffic both interstates and secondary roads. We tow at about 60 on secondary roads with a 55 speed limit as this is what traffic seems to roll at.
On the interstates I will at least keep up with the right lane, if this means towing our 5er at 70 then so be it, tires are rated for plenty of speed.
Traveling 15 to 20 mph slower than the flow creates traffic issues behind you.