Why are the majority of cars able to drive nearly double the maximum speed limit of most countries?

Question

Why are the majority of cars able to drive nearly double the maximum speed limit of most countries?

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Answer 1

Because limits were set a long time ago when cars were slower and unsafe. And there is no initiative to raise them.
At least outside the cities on highways they could be higher.

Inside cities it is due to braking distance.