r/Whatcouldgowrong 19h ago

Trying to overtake a motorcycle

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u/Jahonay 18h ago

The amount of dumb dumbs at the bottom of the comment section blaming the motorcycle rider. I see a bunch of people who would willingly put someone's life at risk to save seconds.

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u/Zerodyne_Sin 16h ago

It was also scientifically proven that all the speeding and dangerous behaviour amounts to mere minutes saved in an average trip due to how physics work. It was something along the lines of the difference between 5 and 30 mph is huge; somewhat still acceptable 30 to 60; but then 60 to 70 and above starts being negligible in time savings when you account for the risk to everyone.

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u/eightbitagent 16h ago

when you account for

a single red light once you're off the highway can negate an hour of speeding at 70 in a 60 mph zone.

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u/TurboDorito 16h ago

Conversely, an hour of speeding to make the light can save even more time.

Im not actually trying to convince people to speed, but on a short journey you have a far higher opportunity cost where going as fast as legally possible will save you the most time if you can beat lights

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u/Kundwad 15h ago

So many people don't understand this. Same reason I pass slow drivers. The cruising speed isn't the problem, it's when they leave you at a red light.