Speeding in a vehicle is dangerous, and studies have shown that the faster a vehicle is going the greater the chances there will be serious injuries or fatalities in the event of an accident. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Americans have long had a love affair with cars, particularly fast ones. Many car enthusiasts collect muscle cars and compare horsepower, torque and other performance metrics with each other. Not only do Americans love performance vehicles, they like to go fast. There are Facebook groups for owners of certain cars where owners discuss speed and passing others. Hollywood has long realized this. From the "Cannonball Run" movie in 1981 to "The Fast and the Furious" franchise, which is on its ninth film with "Fast and Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw," and two other movies planned for 2020 and 2021, we can't get enough of fast cars.
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Christine G. Barlow, CPCU
Christine G. Barlow, CPCU, is Executive Editor of FC&S Expert Coverage Interpretation, a division of National Underwriter Company and ALM. Christine has over thirty years’ experience in the insurance industry, beginning as a claims adjuster then working as an underwriter and underwriting supervisor handling personal lines. Christine regularly presents and moderates webinars on a variety of topics and is an experienced presenter.
