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byAlma Abell
There is often a need for kilometer conversions in Arizona, because a lot of Canadian residents flock to this State for the winter. Canadian distance measurements are in metric, so when a Canadian is driving around in Arizona, they will need to have their vehicle converted from kilometers per hour to miles per hour. This will help them to ensure that they are driving the appropriate speed on side roads and on highways. If a Canadian were to drive posted speed limits that are in miles in the kilometers that they are used to, they would be driving extremely slowly down the road. For example, 55 kilometers per hour is just 34 miles per hour which would draw a lot of honking and stares from other drivers on the road.
The basic conversion of the speed is that one kilometer is equal to 0.621371 miles. Most state highways have a posted speed limit of 55 miles per hour which translates to 88 kilometers per hour. It is important for Canadians who are driving in the USA to observe the posted speed limits and ensure that they are driving within those limits. It can be a bit of an adjustment at first to realize that the posted speed limit signs are in miles and not in kilometers as Canadians are accustomed to seeing. They will have to make the appropriate mental adjustments so that they are within those correct limits when they drive on American roads.
Although most vehicles from Canada will have the miles and kilometers on the same speedometer, many American vehicles do not have that option. A person driving in the USA must make kilometer conversions in Arizona in their head as they or driving or they could use an app on their smart phone to quickly convert the speed for them. Since most states have hands free cell phone laws, it would not be very smart to be trying to use a smart phone while driving. The best solution is to go to a local shop that can take care of kilometer conversions by swapping out the gauges in the vehicle and making the necessary adjustments.