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When Do You Really Overspeed? by engrrichie92(m): 3:58pm On Apr 26, 2017
When people say "overspeeding is dangerous"..what exactly are they referring to?
The max have done so far is 100km/h(and i dont even stay on that for long before i press my brake jejely) and yea.you can call me a novice, im like 3 -4 months old in driving

But then i really wanna know..while im thinking the max that should be done on a free highway is 100km/h..some "expert drivers" made mockery of me saying 100km/h is too slow especially when the road is really free

So guys..From what speed on the speedometer is considered overspeeding?..because if you ask me a 3month old driver, anything on the other side of the speedometer is a no no for me(max 100km/h)

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by wadizco: 7:10pm On Apr 26, 2017
Guy if 100km is the highest speed you can control keep it up its pretty okay majority of roads accident are caused by over speed 100 km will take you from Lagos to Ibadan at least 1 hour 30mins

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Nobody: 8:05pm On Apr 26, 2017
It depends on the situation and driving conditions. There are situations whereby 80km/hr is overspeeding and there are situations whereby 120km/hr is not overspeeding. When driving in the rain with poor visibility then even doing 70km/hr might become overspeeding. When driving on bad roads and bends, 80km/hr might become overspeeding. When driving on a busy highway like Lagos- Ibadan Expressway, 100km/hr can become overspeeding. But when driving on a very smooth highway with less vehicles like Ore-Benin highway, then even 140km/hr might not be overspeeding depending on the condition of vehicle.

In fact there are some situations where u will get a ticket for driving too slow on the left lane.

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Nobody: 7:58am On Apr 30, 2017

I only overspeed on freeways

If the speed limit is 70 and you're driving from California to New York which is like a 43 hour journey, there's no way on Earth you won't be tempted to overspeed​ or you would ignore overspeeding on a 6 lane highway in a big ass USA roads

When overspeeding, i always stay in the middle of other overspeeding drivers, the highway patrol police would go after the last set of overspeeding drivers or even the first set

Don't try this in the winter or you will find yourself in the woods or in a ditch

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Chrisozone: 7:59am On Apr 30, 2017
When ever am going to HEAVEN because its a far journey

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by mightyhaze: 7:59am On Apr 30, 2017
Depending on the road ur driving,nature of ur vehicle and other conditions,such as weather and visibility!

For instance u can't afford 2 drive even 50kmph on a v bumpy and undulating road,..urself and ur occupants cud get knocked out from hitting ur heads on the roof.

Even some roads will indicate speed limits n a ll dat.

Now,dat said,am sure what u had in mind b4 creating ds topic is how ppl see it while on a smooth high way...I think no sane driver with a mind for safety shd go beyond 120kmph,no matter what. Remember,..a good driver shd envisage anyth. A lone calf once popped in ma face just afta d bridgehead at asaba,..if I was not on 90kmph,..i wud hav collided with d calf and who knows what might hav happened next.

Imagine having a blow out at 140kmph,..or have a drunk cyclist cross ur path at 150kmph!

120kmph max for me (rarely,even at dat)!

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by topgear(m): 7:59am On Apr 30, 2017
I drive a camry 2014 V6.

I do 200 easily on the highway. 100 on inner city..

Am a very careful speedster cool though cheesy cheesy


"overspeed" ain't in my dictionary

It all depends on the road condition, visibility, weather and the kinda car you cruising. And how good you are as a driver..

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by corpersforum(f): 8:00am On Apr 30, 2017
Cars are not built to Crawl, they are built to speed meeeeeen!!!!..

EVEN if you are as slow as a snail, if you would have an accident, you will.

God Protects

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by ironheart(m): 8:02am On Apr 30, 2017
For a 3 minth old driver, 100km per hour is over speeding.

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by KingLennon(m): 8:02am On Apr 30, 2017
It depends on the road you are driving. Can u drive 100km/h in a road that has porthole? But they are some speed limit signs on the road restricting people. But i think 100km/h is ok!

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by maxiuc(m): 8:02am On Apr 30, 2017
Mine is 80 100 120 jeje


The car self I borrow am I no won enter gbese




Slow but steady type of drive but am a pro in overtaking

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by drdanny(m): 8:02am On Apr 30, 2017
Above 140km/hr is a no no for me

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by realestniggah: 8:03am On Apr 30, 2017
can't you use your common sense to know when you are over speeding

anything above 120km/hr is over speeding

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by NothingDoMe: 8:03am On Apr 30, 2017
When you drive at a speed beyond safety regulations and your control.

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Mr2kay3: 8:04am On Apr 30, 2017
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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Lighthouseman: 8:04am On Apr 30, 2017
When u are in abuja u will understand. When u are driving on a four lane road and u habe good tyres...
But to answer your question. ..overspeeding is moving at a speed which u have little control over your car...the higher the speed, the less your ability to maneuver or control. The road is free to the extent your eyes can see. .. assumption is the mother of all f... k ups...
Never assume the road is free...
Besides the difference between a car driving at 140 and the other driving at 100km/h is barely 10min. So why overspeed?

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by EMEKA1MILLION(m): 8:04am On Apr 30, 2017
180km/h.. Only during Travels tho. City drive is 80 maximum for me
Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by maxiuc(m): 8:04am On Apr 30, 2017
Speed sometimes depends on the type of car you have
Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by miyagi01(m): 8:05am On Apr 30, 2017
To me, level of speed iz directly proportional to d kind of car u driving, and d condition of d road. I work in d hospital setting nd believe me, a lot of people die due to overspeeding. Am a great fan of 100km/hr but some roads ar really tempting dat i go as high as 130km/hr grin

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by ironheart(m): 8:05am On Apr 30, 2017
corpersforum:
Cars are not built to Crawl, they are built to speed meeeeeen!!!!..

EVEN if you are as slow as a snail, if you would have an accident, you will.

God Protects
God does not protect stupidity my sister, beside driving over 100km in Nigeria is a sin before God because you are disobeying the law n disobedience is a sin, if you die n goes to heaven n ask God why he did not protect you, he will say you sin n He God cannot behold sin

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by divinelove(m): 8:05am On Apr 30, 2017
engrrichie92:
When people say "overspeeding is dangerous"..what exactly are they referring to?
The max have done so far is 100km/h(and i dont even stay on that for long before i press my brake jejely) and yea.you can call me a novice, im like 3 -4 months old in driving

But then i really wanna know..while im thinking the max that should be done on a free highway is 100km/h..some "expert drivers" made mockery of me saying 100km/h is too slow especially when the road is really free

So guys..From what speed on the speedometer is considered overspeeding?..because if you ask me a 3month old driver, anything on the other side of the speedometer is a no no for me(max 100km/h)

Three months old on d wheels u r still a toddler 100km/h on a free way is nt slow at all but i have done 160km/hrs on some good roads severally.
If I lay my hands on d 2017 Range Rover sports I will surely do 200km/hrs with over 500hp, v8 waiting to be used.

Pls keep to ur 100 dnt try 160 BC u may nt live to tell d story angry angry angry

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by abdeiz(m): 8:05am On Apr 30, 2017
In this country you just have to curb your enthusiasm for speed, no race tracks to satiate that need neither are there any good roads. if you're rich enough travel to Germany and hire a supercar then go to the autobahn and do 300kmh if you like.

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Nobody: 8:06am On Apr 30, 2017
greenhulk:
It depends on the situation and driving conditions. There are situations whereby 80km/hr is overspeeding and there are situations whereby 120km/hr is not overspeeding. When driving in the rain with poor visibility then even doing 70km/hr might become overspeeding. When driving on bad roads and bends, 80km/hr might become overspeeding. When driving on a busy highway like Lagos- Ibadan Expressway, 100km/hr can become overspeeding. But when driving on a very smooth highway with less vehicles like Ore-Benin highway, then even 140km/hr might not be overspeeding depending on the condition of vehicle.

In fact there are some situations where u will get a ticket for driving too slow on the left lane.
I love your point. U just summed everything up. It really depends on the situation you find yourself. Kubwa expressway at night, u would be on 140km/hr and it would be as if u are slow

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by AleeDee(m): 8:06am On Apr 30, 2017
2 third of ur last figure. I.e 2/3 * 180= 120. Depending on d brand. If d last figure is 220km/h, den wen on a free rd, u can go upto 140. Me na vin diesel d 2nd. Wen going to d north frm lag, I can rc 150 sef dependin on d road situation

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by maxiuc(m): 8:06am On Apr 30, 2017
Give me G- Wagon and I will go 200
Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by KingLennon(m): 8:12am On Apr 30, 2017
corpersforum:
Cars are not built to Crawl, they are built to speed meeeeeen!!!!..

EVEN if you are as slow as a snail, if you would have an accident, you will.

God Protects
A Nigerian mentality

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Nobody: 8:12am On Apr 30, 2017
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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by jagabanban: 8:12am On Apr 30, 2017
Oga, you overspeed when you drive above the official speed limit of the road you're plying.

If the speed limit is 100km/hr, overspending starts at about 105km/hr. There's a 5% margin.

There's also underspeeding. A friend of mine, in the US, was stopped by the Police for driving at 45miles/hr in a 60miles/hr highway.



engrrichie92:
When people say "overspeeding is dangerous"..what exactly are they referring to?
The max have done so far is 100km/h(and i dont even stay on that for long before i press my brake jejely) and yea.you can call me a novice, im like 3 -4 months old in driving

But then i really wanna know..while im thinking the max that should be done on a free highway is 100km/h..some "expert drivers" made mockery of me saying 100km/h is too slow especially when the road is really free

So guys..From what speed on the speedometer is considered overspeeding?..because if you ask me a 3month old driver, anything on the other side of the speedometer is a no no for me(max 100km/h)
Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by megareal: 8:14am On Apr 30, 2017
140km/hr is overspeeding for me. But I do get very tempted that I overspeed on highways. Who no like speed? cheesy

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by yoddy(m): 8:14am On Apr 30, 2017
engrrichie92:
When people say "overspeeding is dangerous"..what exactly are they referring to?
The max have done so far is 100km/h(and i dont even stay on that for long before i press my brake jejely) and yea.you can call me a novice, im like 3 -4 months old in driving

But then i really wanna know..while im thinking the max that should be done on a free highway is 100km/h..some "expert drivers" made mockery of me saying 100km/h is too slow especially when the road is really free

So guys..From what speed on the speedometer is considered overspeeding?..because if you ask me a 3month old driver, anything on the other side of the speedometer is a no no for me(max 100km/h)

Dude keep it up. It's all about what you're comfortable with.

I can tell you I've been driving for over two decades and usually keep my speed to 80kmph intrastate and100kmph interstate.

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by Nobody: 8:18am On Apr 30, 2017
To me, i dont think there is anything like 'overspeeding'

The truth is that.... you have to be very conscious and extremely smart.

You cant be slow when you ought to be fast... that can even cause.an accident.

you must make sure you access all the parts of the vehicle to ensure best performance (especially the braking system)
With this tip..... you can speed to the limit where u get scared.

BTW, mine was 160kmph




Drabeey was HERE

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Re: When Do You Really Overspeed? by judgedredd22(m): 8:19am On Apr 30, 2017
maxiuc:
Give me G- Wagon and I will go 200


SUVs are not built for speed, you will see that on the warning sticker right on the sunshade right above your head! this is due to instability brought on by the high centre of gravity... you have been warned... but then, nobody is just gonna give you a G-wagon! grin grin grin grin

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