Re: I can drive 65
Out here in New Mexico, most interstate traffic is moving at 75+ miles per hour; closer to 80-85 MPH for those who choose to drive the left lane because the 'slow pokes' in the right lane are only doing 70 (I'm one of those slow pokes, sometimes I choose to drive 65-70 for better fuel economy and to p*ss off the impatient one.) And this is high-altitude, high-desert (mostly above 6000 ft elevation), so it taxes the fuel economy of even the most frugal vehicle.
Some stretches of interstate with high volume traffic, like between Abq and Santa Fe, deserve 3 lanes each way, to enhance safety. But they won't do that, because the Rail Runner commuter train line is being installed in the median between the divided highway.
Back on-topic, I like driving more sedately, even with the long distances out here; I like good MPG figures and less wear & tear on the car ('98 Jetta TDI.)
~Joe
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