Does Speeding Really Save You Time?

We've all been guilty of speeding once in a while — whether it’s because we are late for a meeting or because we simply just want to get somewhere quicker. But how much time does speeding actually save? It might be less than you think.

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TIME SAVED: 00:00:00

HOWEVER...

Several cities actually have their traffic lights on a coordinated system where driving the speed limit will make you more likely to hit green lights. In this case, speeding will actually slow progress as you have to continually accelerate and slow down.

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