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   From: rundtosset@lundhansen.dk   
      
   Sam Plusnet wrote:   
      
   >> I'm not sure how common this is, but the speedometer in my car has   
   >> scales for both mph and km/h, so in principle I don't need to convert.   
   >> In practice, though, I have the above table in my head, from the old   
   >> days. It's easily remembered because the right-hand column corresponds   
   >> to the usual preferred values for UK speed limits.   
   >>   
   > Also, most modern cars can be persuaded to display speed (digitally) in   
   > either mph or kph to suit your current needs.   
      
   Now that you mention it. I had completely forgotten, but I can change   
   the setup of mine to show miles. I dare not activate it, though. With my   
   failing memory I would get speeding tickets.   
      
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