what complete nonsense,
the legal limit for hgv drivers is 60 mph, most lorries are fitted with tachos preventing them going faster than 56 mph, there is a reason for this the faster you travel the further is the braking distance required to avoid a collision.
no one can provide statistics to prove that most accidents are caused by motorway motorists who have just passed their tests, statistics exist that show that accidents are caused by people driving too fast and not allowing correct braking distances, some motorways have chevrons that are there to guide motorists for braking distance.
people like silas and steve shaw ,appear to be clueless about motorway driving, what constitutes dangerous driving? here: attention Shaw and Silas.get realyourselves    About
   

Dangerous Driving Conditions - Motorways

Driving on the UK's roads can be a dangerous practice at the best of times but add in the high speed of driving on the motorway and you have a recipe for disaster. So what can we do on the UK's motorways to reduce our risk of accident, injury and an increase in car insurance premiums?

Lane choice - correct lane choice can affect yours and other road user's safety on the motorway. Be aware not to sit in the middle or the outside lanes on the motorway. These lanes are there specifically for overtaking. Once you have overtaken you should move across into the inside lane, this will allow smooth movement of traffic along the motorway and reduce congestion. Incorrect lane choice and/or excessive lane changing can cause congestion and panic breaking on the motorway that can lead to accident and therefore an increase in car insurance premiums.

Speed - Excessive speed is probably the biggest cause of accident on the UK's motorways. The speed limit on the motorway is 70mph but the majority of motorists slightly exceed this with a few motorists exceeding this speed dramatically. By driving at an increased speed on the motorway it reduces your reaction time to any problems that may develop in front of you. This causes panic breaking on the motorway which can lead to nasty multiple car accidents, which can not only end up in many car insurance claims but also severe injury or even death.

Alertness - Another major cause of accidents on the motorway is driving whilst tired. Everyone has heard the saying 'tiredness can kill' and the fact is that it does on the UK roads every year. Driving on the motorway is very monotonous and this can reduce a driver's awareness very quickly. This reduction in awareness can lead to failure to react to an incident or loss of control resulting in accident or even death. To make sure that you stay aware of everything that is happening around you on the motorway take regular 15 minute breaks.

Awareness - Your general awareness on the motorway can be the difference between being involved in an accident and getting home safely. By being aware of what is happening in front and behind you it is easy to spot potential problems before they occur allowing you to react in the appropriate manner to keep yourself out of danger. Awareness of other road users can save you a lot of hassle, it someone is tailgating you pull over and allow them to pass rather than speeding up, they may not care about their NCB and car insurance premium but you do.

If everyone followed these few pointers then travelling on the motorway would be a lot safer and quicker. Unfortunately there are the motorists amongst us that feel the need to stop and stare at accidents, break the speed limits and tailgate other drivers. It is these drivers that you should be aware of most during your journey as it is these drivers that will no doubt be the cause of accidents that happen every day on the motorways pushing up car insurance premiums for all of us.