THE DANGER OF SPEEDING
THE DANGER OF SPEEDING
Why driving too fast puts lives at risk
LESS TIME TO REACT
Speeding reduces the time you have to react to unexpected hazards-like pedestrians, animals, or sudden traffic changes.
LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE
The faster you drive, the longer it takes to stop. This increases the chances of a crash.
GREATER IMPACT FORCE
Collisions at higher speeds cause more serious injuries or fatalities because the force of the crash is much stronger.
LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL
At higher speeds, it’s easier to lose control-especially in bad weather, sharp bends, or when braking suddenly.
REDUCED EFFECTIVENESS OF SAFETY FEATURES
Seat belts, airbags, and crumple zones are less effective at very high speeds.
LEGAL AND FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES
Speeding fines, license points, higher insurance costs-or worse, prosecution for dangerous driving.
REALITY CHECK:
– At 30 mph, it takes roughly 23 meters to stop.
– At 50 mph, that distance more than doubles.
– A pedestrian hit at 30 mph has a 1 in 5 chance of dying. At 40 mph, it’s 9 in 10.
REMEMBER:
SLOW DOWN. STAY IN CONTROL. SAVE LIVES.
