Is going 55 mph really the best speed? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Ilovemyyaris · 07-23-2011, 09:05 PM

I go about 55 plus or minus all the time. I generally get at least 40 or more mpg. Normally about 45 - 50 mpg if it's just highway.

People hate me for it though. Sometimes people honk, middle fingers, angry red necks shouting out the window, and etc. Not sure what's so hard about using the other lane for to pass. I've even seen some other people driving the Yaris wizz past me. Am I the only person who lives in GA who knows about this?

Sometimes I follow big rigs if I need to get somewhere faster. I don't do that much because I heard it's dangerous. Just wondering. Anyone know why exactly they say it's dangerous? As long as you're not right up on them. Doesn't it take them a lot longer to come to a stop than a small car?

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07-23-2011, 09:05 PM	#11
Ilovemyyaris Drives: Blue 5 door hatchback Yaris Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: USA but it has green light? Posts: 33	I go about 55 plus or minus all the time. I generally get at least 40 or more mpg. Normally about 45 - 50 mpg if it's just highway. People hate me for it though. Sometimes people honk, middle fingers, angry red necks shouting out the window, and etc. Not sure what's so hard about using the other lane for to pass. I've even seen some other people driving the Yaris wizz past me. Am I the only person who lives in GA who knows about this? Sometimes I follow big rigs if I need to get somewhere faster. I don't do that much because I heard it's dangerous. Just wondering. Anyone know why exactly they say it's dangerous? As long as you're not right up on them. Doesn't it take them a lot longer to come to a stop than a small car?