Why did congress impose a national speed limit of 55 miles per hour in the 1970s?

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Why did congress impose a national speed limit of 55 miles per hour in the 1970s?
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Because congress wanted to promote large-scale fuel conservations. 
Answered on 28 Agustus 2025

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