Old 03-17-10, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by neil
Research has shown the speed bumps are ineffective at controlling speed, and result in increased fuel burn. Why? Because people slow down for the bump and then accelerate hard, often acellerating enough between bumps to completely negate the slow-down effect.
Ugh, my room-mate, who is in all other ways one of the most sensible drivers on earth, does this. I need to tune up his bike and get him to ride more

Also, I'm jealous! Bhop, how can I get my own personal police escort?
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