"Gary Drescher" wrote in message

It's a reasonable option if traffic is sparse and if you can veer to an
adjoining unpopulated area if obstacles become apparent when you get close
to the road.

Watch out for highway patrol. BillyBubba's Redneck Flight School exam
question #65:

Q: "What's a reason to hold the aircraft in ground effect as long as
possible in off-runway landings?"

A: "To avoid a speeding ticket."

-c