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		Xylakant on Aug 21, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Efficiency is dangerous and slowing down makes lif... It certainly would be stable. A very moderate increase in speed would allow you to make good on a substantial delay for any kind of reason.

r00fus on Aug 21, 2020 [–]

It would not be stable as it would significantly increase the risk of accidents, road rage, or being pulled over for going too slow.

Infinitesimus on Aug 22, 2020 | [–]

That instability is not because of the 5mph but because you're driving 5mph in a 60mph zone.

You could drive 5mph on back roads with less risk of course.

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