While higher speeds are linked to an increase in automobile accidents, there are times when driving faster is actually safer. That’s why Britain is making the case for letting trucks drive faster.
The reasoning is simple enough. Current laws require trucks to drive 40 mph on 2-lane highways (a whopping 20 mph less than all the other vehicles on the road). This causes many frustrated drivers to attempt to pass trucks in the oncoming lane – a very dangerous practice.
By raising the truck speed limit to 50 mph, the government hopes to save lives by letting trucks drive faster. With tractor-trailers travelling closer to the speed of other traffic, they expect fewer drivers to attempt passing the larger vehicles in risky situations. See the full story here: