Is driving at 80 in a 60 speed limit tunnel considered speeding?
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Driving at 80 in a 60 speed limit zone is considered speeding, with an excess speed of 33.33%. Additional information: Hazards of speeding: 1. Speeding can sometimes lead to errors in a driver's judgment. When making decisions, drivers rely not only on sensory input but also on experience-based analysis and judgment. During variable-speed driving, if an unexpected situation arises, even prompt decision-making requires time for consideration, and some accidents occur in the very moment a decision is made. 2. Speeding affects a vehicle's handling stability. The handling stability of a speeding vehicle deteriorates, especially when driving on curves, where centrifugal force can easily cause the vehicle to skid or tilt outward from the turning center. Excessive centrifugal force makes the vehicle extremely difficult to control, even leading to loss of control. In such cases, if driving on a road with a low coefficient of friction, the vehicle may skid or collide; if driving on a road with a high coefficient of friction, it may result in rollover or other accidents. 3. Speeding increases a vehicle's braking distance. A vehicle's braking distance increases with speed, and when speeding, the braking distance can be significantly longer than usual, making rear-end collisions or collisions with structures more likely to occur.
