I drove it on st Patrick's day last year. About mid morning. Not much traffic and the few slowpokes I encountered pulled over and waved me through. I didn't see any law enforcement officials.
35mph speed limit seems low but there are curves you wouldn't take at that speed even in our cars. Hard to believe the limit was 50 mph a few years ago. There are some turns with rock wall on one side and several hundred feet drop off on the other. 110% focus needed. Second gear is optimal for lots of the drive.
Although I was on a trip to Maryland with a sort of deadline, I turned around and ran it again. I stuck my smartphone between the seat and headrest and amazingly it stayed put the entire time. Great video on the big screen.
At the head of the road there is the "Tree of Shame" that is garnished with the parts of various vehicles that wrecked on the road. Lots of motorcycle pieces.
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