Why does everyone go 80 on the freeway?
Mostly it’s because you are a hazard to navigation. Especially on single or even 2-lanes going 1 direction (most interstates in the rural areas are 2 lanes each way) the slower person causes a backup.
What state has 80 mph speed limit?
Portions of the Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming road networks have 80 mph (129 km/h) posted limits.
Is it safe to drive 70 mph in snow?
If the road is just wet, then as far as the transfer case is concerned it is the same as driving on dry pavement. So, if there is snow on the surface of an interstate highway perhaps 70 mph isn’t a good idea. I have a 4X4 (’01 Toyota Sequoia) and I use 2wd Hi for highway speeds.
Can you go 70 mph with 4 wheel drive?
No four wheel drive on the planet will help you with that. Just slow down. “But is there a reason you’d want to go 70 in the snow??” That’s 20 MPH slower than 90 on dry pavement. You should NEVER drive a vehicle in part time 4wd at highway speeds, whether it’s dry pavement or slippery conditions.
What’s the upper limit for 4 wheel drive?
Generally, I use 35 to 40 mph as my upper 4 hi limit. Some newer truck based vehicles with AWD selector switch allows faster snow and dry pavement speeds. This is why part time systems can be dangerous. If you drive in 2wd with poor weight balance and hit a patch of snow, you can spin as well ! Part time systems are low speed ONLY !
When do I only drive in 4 wheel drive?
I only drive in 4 hi when there is lots of snow on the road (I-25/I-70 between Colorado Springs and the mountains mostly). Does anyone have any good info on this?
If the road is just wet, then as far as the transfer case is concerned it is the same as driving on dry pavement. So, if there is snow on the surface of an interstate highway perhaps 70 mph isn’t a good idea. I have a 4X4 (’01 Toyota Sequoia) and I use 2wd Hi for highway speeds.
No four wheel drive on the planet will help you with that. Just slow down. “But is there a reason you’d want to go 70 in the snow??” That’s 20 MPH slower than 90 on dry pavement. You should NEVER drive a vehicle in part time 4wd at highway speeds, whether it’s dry pavement or slippery conditions.
Generally, I use 35 to 40 mph as my upper 4 hi limit. Some newer truck based vehicles with AWD selector switch allows faster snow and dry pavement speeds. This is why part time systems can be dangerous. If you drive in 2wd with poor weight balance and hit a patch of snow, you can spin as well ! Part time systems are low speed ONLY !
I only drive in 4 hi when there is lots of snow on the road (I-25/I-70 between Colorado Springs and the mountains mostly). Does anyone have any good info on this?