I guess it comes down to preference. I don't see too much risk in knocking a couple back and then taking the old lead sled home at the speed limit without a car in sight. I see a big risk in pulling the front wheel up and speeding excessively at 7:30pm when all of the bad drivers and old people are out on the road. To each his own I suppose, but I'm still going to maintain that the kid in the story is a fucking idiot and should spend a little time in county.