Some countries are actually increasing the speed limits on their roads, with Spain trialling a 93mph limit and more US states hiking the maximum velocity to 80mph.

South Africa’s Northern Cape is home to the speediest road on the continent with a 155 mph limit – as long as you know who to ask.

Setting a national endurance record sounds like fun… until you read the small print, discovered Sudhir “Banzai” Matai.