Motorway driving explained

[tomtomagain]

Don't worry.

With the rapid spread of ANPR it won't be long before we are all driving at a nice, even, 70MPH as per the law.

Photo of a car joining the motorway, photo of it leaving. How did it manage to cover the 15 miles in 10 minutes?

[stek]

Don't worry.

With the rapid spread of ANPR it won't be long before we are all driving at a nice, even, 70MPH as per the law.

Photo of a car joining the motorway, photo of it leaving. How did it manage to cover the 15 miles in 10 minutes?

Aye but the fun is getting to 70mph, like in under 4 seconds with the noise of a Maserati V8.....

[NickFitz]

I'd love to know where you guys drive that you can get over an average of 40 mph to do all these fast intimidating manouevres.
That seems to be the average speed on the M25 these days - and has been for some years.
I agree you can sometimes get up to 80 mph in the fast lane - but almost any car can do that nowadays.
Which is why I buy cars for comfort and not speed.

Logic would dictate that there are at least 24 motorways other than the M25. Maybe we're all going a bit further afield than the suburban ring road that so obsesses the small proportion of the population that live within its ambit?

Yes, I know road numbering isn't logical, don't @ me.

[SueEllen]

I don't mean to be cruel but you think you need more sex or perhaps a hobby in your life?

It makes the sex better and the driving is for some of my hobbies. Next!

[SueEllen]

Logic would dictate that there are at least 24 motorways other than the M25. Maybe we're all going a bit further afield than the suburban ring road that so obsesses the small proportion of the population that live within its ambit?

Yes, I know road numbering isn't logical, don't @ me.

Sas just likes driving round in large circles.

[NickFitz]

Don't worry.

With the rapid spread of ANPR it won't be long before we are all driving at a nice, even, 70MPH as per the law.

Photo of a car joining the motorway, photo of it leaving. How did it manage to cover the 15 miles in 10 minutes?

ANPR cameras aren't licensed for average speed calculations. It'll take the powers that be fifteen to twenty years just to make all the existing regulations that are in some way affected by the EU Brexit-compatible, so it's unlikely that situation will change for at least a quarter of a century.

[SueEllen]

ANPR cameras aren't licensed for average speed calculations. It'll take the powers that be fifteen to twenty years just to make all the existing regulations that are in some way affected by the EU Brexit-compatible, so it's unlikely that situation will change for at least a quarter of a century.

And by then people will be using self-driving cars except for mavericks.

[northernladyuk]

yes to both really.

Maybe you and Sue Ellen...

[SueEllen]

Maybe you and Sue Ellen...

No thanks - he's all yours.

[stek]

Logic would dictate that there are at least 24 motorways other than the M25. Maybe we're all going a bit further afield than the suburban ring road that so obsesses the small proportion of the population that live within its ambit?

Yes, I know road numbering isn't logical, don't @ me.

That's where ya wrong!

British Roads FAQ | CBRD

Warning: if you go on that site, kiss goodbye to any work this afternoon, it's the go-to place for anyone interested in Motorways, A-roads, B-roads, and yes, they exist, C-roads.....

There's also a page on interesting junctions....