55 M.P.H. Speed Limit

While driving through Missouri and Kansas on a cross-country trip, I noticed that the truck drivers were obeying the 55 m.p.h. speed limit. I discovered that I could set my cruise control to 55 m.p.h. and have little fear of being tailgated. I also discovered that I passed more trucks than trucks passed me.

Perhaps Missouri and Kansas have discovered that if they enforce the speed limit for truck drivers, more of the other drivers would find it safe to obey the speed limit. As it is now, I don’t feel safe driving California freeways at 55 m.p.h. It’s safer to drive 60-70 m.p.h. even though I still get tailgated at those speeds.

LEON J. BASS

Woodland Hills