Is it safer to drive fast or slow?
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Is it safer to drive fast or slow?
Studies show that the most accidents occur when the driver is driving at 10 mph slower than the speed limit. So someone going 45 in a 55 has a bigger chance of getting into an accident than someone driving at 65-70 mph.”
Why drivers should not speed?
Drivers and riders who are travelling at inappropriate speeds – exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for the conditions – are more likely to crash and their higher speed means the crash will cause more severe injuries, to themselves and/or to other road users.
Should I drive the speed limit?
California’s “Basic Speed Law” means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions. Regardless of the posted speed limit, your speed should depend on: The number and speed of other vehicles on the road. Whether the road surface is smooth, rough, graveled, wet, dry, wide, or narrow.
What speed is considered fast driving?
The highest speed limits are generally 70 mph (113 km/h) on the West Coast and the inland eastern states, 75–80 mph (121–129 km/h) in inland western states, along with Arkansas, Louisiana, Maine, and Michigan; and 65–70 mph (105–113 km/h) on the Eastern Seaboard.
Why is driving faster safer?
It is actually shown that many drivers do not pay attention to the speed limit but drive at a speed they feel comfortable, and as cars become more sophisticated, this speed increases. Since most drivers are driving at this speed or within this speed, it is actually the safest even if it is fairly fast.
Why does everyone speed?
We are taught to speed by our culture. In other words, speeding is a habit so it’s a way of – the way we usually feel ourselves. So in other words, we’re always trying to do something as fast as we can, but not always – it’s only when we are in that mode of doing something fast.
Why should drivers drive more slowly?
Speeding Kills. Excessive speed for the situation contributes to an increase in collisions and costs you money. Speeding Costs. Higher speeds means more fuel used, more emissions and reduced air quality.