There's heaps of good research around the benefits of increasing speed limits on (good) highways. I am certain our cars could easily carry us along highways at 140kph, some of course a lot faster and thats not really my point anyway. But with everything i say, there's always a caveat.
Firstly, we absolutely need FAR better training in how to control a very deadly machine. If the government sees fit to do 2 stupid things (waste money on insulation subsidy rort and put a "speeding" plane in the air for $9K per hour) then they damn well can start pumping money into subsidising or paying wholly for advanced driver training/skid pan courses. Doing all this before issuing a license and then a refresher every 3 years (or whenever your license is up for renewal) would be perfect for timing.
Second, satisfy people's desire for speed/acceleration/thrills by giving us all more opportunities for drag days, track days, etc. While you're at it Mr Govt, try and help out in keeping our historically-rich race tracks alive too.
Third, listen to your constituents when they are ALL saying to take the revenue raised from speeding fines and traffic offences and pump that into education and training for ALL drivers - not just learners. How many times have we seen stupidity on the roads like women doing make up or someone eating a plated roast dinner with a knife and fork whilst driving? (yes, i have honestly seen that). With all due respect to those that have lost loved ones in accidents, I don't believe in hiding the aftermath from the public. I've been at road accidents, and those images flash up in my mind everytime I approach a bend in the wet or feel sleepy at the wheel.
Fourth, make a definitive and positive move to save lives before accidents happen by building in mandatory (and very draconian) blood alchohol units into ECUs or ignition systems that simply prevent a drunk person from driving. Adding a drug testing facility to the unit would be just as important.
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