Towing Speeds
Why do you think States, like California, have a maximum speed of 55-mph when towing? Someone told me that the tires on most trailers, including semi-trucks, are not made for speeds over 55-mph; is th...
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time2roll wrote:
Slower is safer in an accident.
Although most trucks are going 60/65 with vehicles at 70+ and tailgating like it was the Daytona 500.
So they say. If you get in an accident, injuries tend to be less at slower speeds however, if you are slower than the majority of traffic around, you become a hazard and are more likely to get into an accident. So which is better/worse? More low speed accidents or less higher speed accidents?
I prefer to stay with the flow. Knock on wood we've never had an accident in nearly 30yrs. I tried slower speeds to see better fuel economy but never felt safe. Constantly harassed and cutoff by aggressive drivers made it less safe and more stressful.
