We can’t drive 65
Average American drivers actually stay within posted speed limits on interstates when they are in light traffic conditions, according to a report released by Tom Tom Inc.
Average American drivers actually stay within posted speed limits on interstates when they are in light traffic conditions, according to a report released in January by Concord, Mass.-based Tom Tom Inc.
The car navigation device manufacturer analyzed the average speed of drivers that use its products and found that most drivers stay within speed limits, even in states with limits between 65 and 70 mph.
The fastest average speeds were recorded in Mississippi, with average speeds of just over 70 mph and posted speed limits ranging from 65-70 mph. The nation’s fastest road is Interstate 15 in Utah and Nevada, with speeds averaging 77.67 mph, although some spots on that highway allow 80 mph.
The full report is available at www.tomtom.com.
Fastest states in the country | Avg. Speed |
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Mississippi, 65-70 mph posted speed limits | 70.1 mph |
New Mexico, 70-75 mph posted speed limits | 70.0 mph |
Idaho, 65-75 mph posted speed limits | 69.9 mph |
Utah, 65-75 mph posted speed limits | 69.7 mph |
Alabama, 65-70 mph posted speed limits | 69.6 mph |
Source: Tom Tom’s map business unit Tele Atlas, Jan. 21, 2010 |