I don’t have a license or car. A friend of mine posted a story on IG driving at 300 km/h on the highway. I know it’s fast, but just how fast in terms of driving?

  • WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works
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    23 hours ago

    Oh, and for added physics fun, that extra 40 mph represents a 62% increase in vehicle kinetic energy and stopping distance.

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      23 hours ago

      I’ve only ever done those speeds on a VERY clear interstate highway with little to no traffic, in my dumbass teenage years - honestly it’s a miracle I didn’t get myself killed; looking back it was absolutely irresponsible, but damn it was fun :D

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        6 hours ago

        I got up to 125 in my car one early, dry Christmas morning. Nobody out, a clear couple miles ahead with no emergency turnout for cops to hide in, decided “let’s see where I get uncomfortable”

        Turned out, right up to 110, my car felt solid, at 125 it started getting squirrelly and I decided the exercise was over. Dumb, yes, but nice to know how far you can push it in dry, ideal conditions.