I try to stick to the posted limits in town, in particular the 15mph in school zones. It's surprising the number of people, including school bus drivers, who seem to ignore that limit.

I must admit to having a bit of a lead foot on the open road but am trying to keep it down to 10mph over the posted limit. I do try to keep a good distance between me and the car in front but agree that it isn't easy as the gap just seems to attract other drivers. I also try to signal in plenty of time, and before I apply the brakes to make a turn. That's a matter of common sense and my safety.

The problem with increasing the speed limits, IMO, is that there are a number of drivers who would see that as an invitation to drive even faster. Having driven a few times at 100mph on a very clear part of the A1 I do think that is really too fast. Not all drivers have sufficient control of their vehicles to make for safe driving at that speed and accidents at that speed are going to be a lot worse than is the case now.