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

Imagine computers are designed that way. Cpu always max out 100% just to browse websites, Cpu fan spinning at max speed every minute, everyday. That’s not efficient. So computers are designed to be way faster than standard everyday use, and on rare occasion when you need the power (playing triple A games) you get the power.

Cars engine are designed that way too, in a sense. Thus they can be efficient to consume less gas for more mileage. That doesn’t mean they should go full power every minute, every time they are on the highway.

Speed limits are in place also due to how fast we humans react and respond ON AVERAGE to prevent avoidable accidents. So don’t tailgate people.