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Originally Posted by colliewagon
I mostly drive to work on a two lane State Highway with a 70 mph speed limit. Late at night, it's often quiet enough for me to pick whatever speed I want (and I've also noticed that a lot of the late night traffic is also going closer to 60, so I think the high gas prices are causing others to drive for higher mileage as well).
Anyway, I'm trying to work out a "medium" cruising speed, that strikes a good balance between mileage and not going too slow and blocking traffic. The tachometer is hovering on both sides of 3000 rpm at various cruising speeds. Obviously, slower is better for mileage. But are there any special rpm's to stay below? At what point does the VTEC kick in, and how much does it affect mileage?
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The best and safest speed is what the mainstream traffic is doing. If they're doing 75 thats the safest, maybe not the best to avoid a ticket.
If you're by yourself whatever's comfortable just so you don't get a ticket. If they are too risky then its the speed closest to the mainstream that avoids a ticket. In that case its generally the right hand (slowpoke) lane too. And keep a eye on your rear view mirror; some nitwit may decide at speed to pass right and you won't see him coming easily.