Why do speed limits feel so random? In Episode 21, Randy breaks down the difference between design speed and posted speed, exposes how speed traps are often about revenue—not safety—and reveals why your safest speed isn’t always the one on the sign.

We also revisit ideas from Episode 4, where we explored the psychology of speeding—why people go fast even when they know they shouldn’t, and how social driving pressure makes it hard to stay slow.

Plus: practical tips for driving safely in bad weather, how to avoid being the “fastest car in the pack,” and when it’s smarter to back off the flow.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I speeding… or just keeping up?”—this one’s for you.

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