Logic and Philosphy

I was watching this programme where police chase drivers who drive dangerously or much too fast. One man who was stopped had the following to say:

Policeman: "What is the reason you are speeding?"
Car driver: "I need to get to a petrol station, my tank is almost empty."

Now, I have a colleague, and this might have been his reasoning. His philosopy is, that the slower you ride your bicycle, the longer the distance you have to cover. We get on very well. We both understand that if you get to work a little late you can leave early...