Speeding remains the leading behavioral factor in death and injuries on our roads, contributing to about 40 per cent of road fatalities.
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Speeding remains the leading behavioral factor in death and injuries on our roads, contributing to about 40 per cent of road fatalities.
What stands out about that statement which comes from Transport for NSW Centre for road safety?
Well for me two things stand out, first that speeding is a behavioral factor. It is totally in your control to either speed or not to speed, you can make a conscience decision to stay safe and drive within the legal limit. And secondly speeding contributes to 40% of road fatalities. So, to put it plainly if you decide to make an effort to not speed while driving, you will reduce your chances of being a road fatality by 40%
I don't know about you but I'm happy to be late for an appointment, regardless of how important it is, than not to arrive at all. It doesn't save you time or get you to your destination any sooner.
A safe driver is not only skilled in vehicle control and manoeuvring, but also makes good choices by reflecting on their abilities prior to a journey as well as during a drive.
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If you drive above the maximum speed limit or you drive too fast for the weather, road or traffic conditions, even if the posted speed limit is not exceeded – you are speeding! Speeding is one of the most commonly reported factors associated with crashes, yet, few drivers view speeding as an immediate risk to their personal safety.
If you drive above the maximum speed limit or you drive too fast for the weather, road and/or traffic conditions,
even if the posted speed limit is not exceeded – you are speeding!
Even exceeding the speed limit by a small margin can have a considerable impact. Consider this example: A
driver notices a pedestrian crossing the road. If the car is travelling at 50 km/h and the driver brakes when the
pedestrian is 29 meters away, there will be enough space in which to stop without hitting the pedestrian.
Increase the vehicle speed by just 10 km/h and the situation changes dramatically. At 60 km/h, with the
pedestrian 29 meters away and the driver braking at the same point, the car will be travelling at 44 km/h when it
hits the pedestrian.
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If you drive above the maximum speed limit or you drive too fast for the weather, road and/or traffic conditions, even if the posted speed limit is not exceeded – you are speeding!
Here are two links about speeding if you're interested in more information. Let me know what you think.
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/saferroadsnsw/speeding_and_crashes.pdf https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/saferroadsnsw/speeding-why-a-problem.pdf
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