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PM urges Australians to 'do their bit' in national address that breaks convention (www.sbs.com.au)
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[–] 2 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I wish this wasn't so weak willed. People need to start slowing down but I don't think they will.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago (2 children)

    I’m not so sure. I drove 3½ hours north to visit my sister in northern Tasmania yesterday, much of it on highways with 110 kph speed limit. I was doing between 90 and 100 mostly, especially when there were overtaking or double lanes. Almost never got overtaken even when there were 4 or 5 cars behind me. It was quite relaxing.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago* (1 child)

    Obviously I don't know why you visited but I think you driving that far for a visit proves my point exactly.

    Also just to clarify. I didn't mean to literally slow down. I mean slow down consuming fuel.

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  • [–] 1 point 7 months ago

    We stayed with my sister and her husband for a few days over Easter. I don’t get to see my sister very often precisely due to the distance.

    Anyway, it’s only anecdotal but I don’t usually see people driving below the speed limit unless they’re in a camper van so I thought it noteworthy.

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