A point I had not fully appreciated - Speed limit, Motorways (UK), and Freeways (US of A).

Between my Village and London I only need to drive on Non Dual lane roads about 7 miles. The rest is "foot down" and go at approximatley 70/75 MPH. The speed limit on Uk Dual carrigeways is 70 mph. 75 MPH will not get you done by the traffic Cops.

Am I right in thinking that the US of A limit anywhere is 55 MPH ?

Again this puts the time/distance equation in a different light.

Any "cousins" prepared to comment ??

Gareth - If Wales was flat, it would be bigger than England