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SweetestOfPeas
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Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
since gas prices went above $3 a gallon, I have really noticed a lot of drivers staying in the right lane doing *GASP* the speed limit! 
I have also slowed down, I don't go more than 60-65. it really does save gas! I am getting so many more MPG now
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Kara
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
I would hope people would be slowing down b/c the 85-90 they normally do is dangerous and kills people... but if it takes gas prices, then so be it.
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| Posted 6/23/07 9:55 AM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
No, I haven't noticed it, but I hope you're right.
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| Posted 6/23/07 9:56 AM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Speed limit is 70 in FL and I definately havent noticed anyone slowing down. I was doing 70 and honestly felt like I was standing still. I had cars flying past me.
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| Posted 6/23/07 9:57 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
my DH said that you probably save 1-2 gallons of gas (per tank-full) by going slower. that's almost $7, works for me 
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| Posted 6/23/07 9:58 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Posted by HarleyGirlFLA
Speed limit is 70 in FL and I definately havent noticed anyone slowing down. I was doing 70 and honestly felt like I was standing still. I had cars flying past me.
people in FL drive like maniacs! there is no happy medium. they either go 90 or 40 
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| Posted 6/23/07 9:59 AM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by HarleyGirlFLA
Speed limit is 70 in FL and I definately havent noticed anyone slowing down. I was doing 70 and honestly felt like I was standing still. I had cars flying past me.
people in FL drive like maniacs! there is no happy medium. they either go 90 or 40
PIMP so true
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Emily
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Don't talk about my grandma like that!!! She enjoys going 40 mph on the expressway.
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Posted by Emily
Don't talk about my grandma like that!!! She enjoys going 40 mph on the expressway.
is she one of those cute little ladies that when you pass her all you see is knuckles and white hair?
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:10 AM |
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BikerGrl
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
I think a lot of that has to do with the VERY HIGH presence of the State Troopers along Southern State Pkwy. in th elast few months!!! They have been pulling people over for doing 60MPH...........it's been crazy so I know it made me slow down on SS!
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:11 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Posted by ValR
I think a lot of that has to do with the VERY HIGH presence of the State Troopers along Southern State Pkwy. in th elast few months!!! They have been pulling people over for doing 60MPH...........it's been crazy so I know it made me slow down on SS!
same thing on the LIE! there are cops everywhere - since April.
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:18 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
I never go over 69 & the only time I go that fast is when everyone else is going 80-85.
My car gets 33 miles to gallon the way I drive it.
People are still jackasses though, now we will have highways filled with gas guzzling SUV's going 60 MPH instead of highways filled with hybrids & fuel efficient cars.
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:26 AM |
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JenniferEver
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Going 70 rather than 60 uses 10% more gas.
Most of my ride home is in traffic, so when I can drive 65+, I do.
I have noticed some people driving more slowly in the mornings though!
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| Posted 6/23/07 10:26 AM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Actually last night I was doing 70-75 and getting blown off the LIE!! Even a tow truck passed me!
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:05 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
I have totally NOT noticed anyone going slower...everyone seems to be driving the same to me.
I have been taking the train to save gas and that is the best saving of all.
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:30 AM |
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Phyl
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
Posted by Emily
Don't talk about my grandma like that!!! She enjoys going 40 mph on the expressway.
Was your"grandma" in front of me yesterday in the middle lane of a busy 3 lane street going 15 miles per hour???
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| Posted 6/23/07 11:37 AM |
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CunningOne
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Re: Have you noticed people driving slower on the highways lately?
I haven't noticed it. I am usually the one going 65-70 and being passed all over! I hate it, I do wish people would slow down 
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